Marwan I
Noble person
0623 – 0685
Who was Marwan I?
Marwan ibn al-Hakam ibn Abu al-'As ibn Umayyah was the fourth Umayyad Caliph, and the cousin of Uthman ibn Affan, who took over the dynasty after Muawiya II abdicated in 684. Marwan's ascension pointed to a shift in the lineage of the Umayyad dynasty from descendants of Abu Sufyan to those of Hakam, both of whom were grandsons of Umayya. Hakam was also the uncle of Uthman ibn Affan.
During the "Battle of the Camel" Marwan ibn al-Hakam is said to have shot his general Talhah with an arrow to the thigh, resulting in his death. Marwan killed Talhah in revenge for his alleged betrayal of the third Caliph, Uthman. He was removed from this position by Ali, only to be reappointed by Muawiya I. Marwan was eventually removed from the city when Abdullah ibn Zubayr rebelled against Yazid I. From here, Marwan went to Damascus, where he was made the caliph after Muawiya II abdicated.
Marwan's short reign was marked by a civil war among the Syrian Arabs as well as a war against Abdullah ibn Zubayr who continued to rule over the Hejaz, Iraq, Egypt and parts of Syria. Marwan was able to prevail in Syria at the Battle of Marj Rahit, the result of which was a new Marwanid line of Umayyad caliphs.
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- Born
- Mar 28, 0623
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- Spouses
- Children
- Religion
- Islam
- Ethnicity
- Arabs
- Nationality
- Rashidun Caliphate
- Umayyad Caliphate
- Profession
- Died
- May 7, 0685
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on July 23, 2013
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