Abd Allah ibn Amir
Abū ʿAbd al-Raḥmān ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿĀmir ibn Kurayz (Arabic: أبو عبد الرحمن عبد الله بن عامر بن كريز; 626–678) was a Rashidun politician and general, serving as governor of Basra from 647 to 656 AD during the reign of Rashidun Caliph Uthman ibn Affan. He was a cousin of the Caliph through his father. He is known for his administrative and military prowess including his successful campaigns of reconquest and pacification of former territories of the Sasanian Empire in what is now Iran and Afghanistan.
Abd Allah ibn Amir | |
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| Governor of Basra | |
| In office 647–656; 663–664 | |
| Monarch | Uthman |
| Preceded by | Abu Musa al-Ash'ari |
| Succeeded by | Uthman ibn Hunaif |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 626 Mecca |
| Died | 678 (aged 51–52) |
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| Relatives | Arwa bint Kurayz (aunt) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Rashidun Caliphate |
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