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Khalid ibn al-Walid
Khalid is remembered as one of the most successful military commanders of the early Muslim community.
Notable contribution
Commanded major campaigns that shaped the survival and expansion of the early caliphate.
Profile notes
- He played a major role in the Ridda wars after the Prophet's death.
- He commanded campaigns in Iraq and Syria.
- His military reputation made him a defining figure of early Islamic expansion.