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    Who was Tariq ibn Ziyad?

    Question #100587. Asked by author. (Oct 28 08 12:33 AM)


    AW3404

    		He was a Berber Muslim and a Umayyad general.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tariq_ibn-Ziyad

    Oct 28 08, 1:17 AM
    author

    		Tariq ibn Ziyad is considered to be one of the most important military commanders in Iberian history. He was initially the deputy of Musa ibn Nusair in North Africa, and was sent by his superior to launch the first thrust of a conquest of the kingom of Hispania (comprising modern Spain and Portugal).

    (Same source as above)

    Oct 28 08, 11:43 AM

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