Malik al-Ashtar

Malik al-Ashtar (585–658) was a military leader, wali and poet.

Also recorded as Malik ibn al-Harith al-Nakha'i.

Overview

Born at Yemen region in 585, died at Alexandria in 658.

In detail

the recorded working language is Arabic.

Positions recorded include Governor of Egypt for the Rashidun Caliphates.

Sources

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