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General Gibral Tariq, commonly known as Tariq ibn Ziyad, was a Berber Muslim general who led the Umayyad conquest of Hispania in 711 AD. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Guadalete, which marked the beginning of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula. Tariq landed at Gibraltar, which is named after him, and his military campaigns significantly influenced the history and culture of Spain and Portugal. His legacy remains significant in both Islamic and Spanish history.

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What does gibraltor mean?

Gibraltar refers to a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, known for its strategic position at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. The name is derived from the Arabic word "Jabal Tariq," meaning "Mountain of Tariq," named after the Berber general Tariq ibn Ziyad, who invaded the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD. Gibraltar is characterized by its iconic limestone rock, diverse wildlife, and a rich history influenced by various cultures. Additionally, it serves as a key naval base and has a unique blend of British and Mediterranean cultures.


What was the rock named for the Muslim conqueror of Spain?

GIBRALTAR comes from the Spanish mispronunciation of the Arabic Jabal Tariq (جبل طارق) which means "mountain of Tariq", named for Tariq ibn Ziyad, the Amazigh Muslim conqueror of Spain.


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Arabs sent him to the jail where he died.


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Who was the Muslim general conquerer of Spain?

According to the general books of Islamic history the conquest of Spain is attributed to Tariq b Ziyad and Musa b Naseer in 711 - 712 C.E. in the time of the Umayyad Caliph Walid b Abdul Malik. According to Tabari, Spain was conquered some sixty years earlier during the caliphate of Uthman. The Ummayad Caliphate was overthrown by the abbasids. The Abbasids murdered all the memebers ofthe Ummayyads they could lay hands on. A young Prince of Umayyads - Abdu Rahaman -I - escaped and went to his Berbar Uncles in Africa and by and by conquered African cities and then established Caliphate in Spain.