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Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961)
Abd-ar-Rahman III (889- 961). Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus. Portrait. Colored engraving. 19th century
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10th Al Andalus Ambassador Andalusia Arab Caliph Caliphate Cordoba Dynasty Emir Islam Moor Moorish Muslim Ummayad
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Abd-ar-Rahman III (889-961): A Visionary Ruler of Al-Andalus in the 9th and 10th Centuries This portrait depicts Abd-ar-Rahman III, the Emir and Caliph of Al-Andalus during the 9th and 10th centuries. Born in Cordoba, Spain, Abd-Rahman III was a pivotal figure in the history of the Umayyad Caliphate of Al-Andalus, a significant Islamic dynasty that ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. This 19th-century colored engraving beautifully captures the regal presence of Abd-ar-Rahman III. He is depicted in profile, with a flowing beard and an air of authority and wisdom. The intricate details of his clothing, adorned with gold and precious stones, reflect the wealth and power of the Umayyad Caliphate at its height. Abd-ar-Rahman III was a visionary leader who expanded the territory of Al-Andalus, strengthened the military, and consolidated the power of the caliphate. He was also a patron of the arts and sciences, attracting scholars and artists from all over the Islamic world to his court in Cordoba. Despite the political and religious tensions between the Christian kingdoms of the north and the Muslim caliphate in the south, Abd-ar-Rahman III maintained a policy of tolerance and coexistence. He even sent diplomatic missions to Christian rulers, including Charlemagne, the Holy Roman Emperor, to establish peaceful relations. This portrait is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Al-Andalus and the enduring legacy of Abd-ar-Rahman III as a visionary leader and a symbol of religious and cultural diversity in medieval Europe.
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