# Abd al-Rahman I — WHE Definition Discussion (1-17742) **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [January 9, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/abd-al-rahman-i-whe-definition-discussion-1-17742/17927 "2019-01-09T17:01:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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Abd al-Rahman was the founder of the Emirate of Cordoba and ruled as Abd al-Rahman I from 756-788 CE. As one of the lone survivors of the Umayyad Dynasty after the Abbasids defeated the Umayyad Caliphate, Abd al-Rahman bridged the Umayyad Caliphate and the Umayyad Emirate of Cordoba in Spain. Although he did not start Muslim rule in Spain, Abd al-Rahman established it as a vibrant, independent, and long-lasting political and cultural power. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Abd\_al-Rahman\_I/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Abd_al-Rahman_I/)._ * * * **Join the Conversation** - What did you think about this definition? - What questions has this left you with? - Which part did you find most interesting, and why? Is there anything you'd like to ask about this definition? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too. ---
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