Why did Hajjaj ibn Yusuf consider Qutaybah ibn Muslim a precious military asset — and how did one of the Umayyad Caliphate’s most successful commanders meet his end?
This historical documentary explores the rise, military campaigns, and dramatic downfall of Qutaybah ibn Muslim, the Umayyad general who played a major role in expanding Muslim rule across Central Asia.
Appointed during the governorship of Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, Qutaybah led campaigns across Khwarazm, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Farghana. His military operations extended Umayyad influence deep into Transoxiana, transforming the political landscape of the region.
Yet his career was not defined by military victories alone. The political rivalries and tensions within the Umayyad state eventually brought his remarkable career to a tragic end.
From the expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate to the struggle for power that followed years of conquest, discover the historical significance of Qutaybah ibn Muslim and his lasting place in the history of Central Asia.
**Directed by:** Hammad Gillani
**Channel:** Qadeemi Duniya
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