Abu Marwan Abd al-Malik I

GPTKB entity

Statements (66)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Sultan
gptkbp:birth_date 646
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Dome_of_the_Rock
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Damascus
gptkbp:cultural_contribution gptkb:architect
gptkbp:death_date 705
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Umayyad
gptkbp:father gptkb:Marwan_I
gptkbp:historical_significance First to use Arabic as administrative language
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Abu Marwan Abd al-Malik I
gptkbp:influence Islamic governance
gptkbp:known_for Consolidation of Umayyad rule
gptkbp:language gptkb:Arabic
gptkbp:legacy Strengthened Umayyad dynasty
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Conquest_of_Hispania
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Amina_bint_al-Harith
gptkbp:notable_event Expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate
Military reforms
Legal reforms
Standardization of weights and measures
Promotion of religious tolerance
Promotion of literacy
Promotion of Islamic scholarship
Support for minority rights
Promotion of social justice
Support for disaster relief efforts
Support for public health initiatives
Support for interfaith dialogue
Support for artistic expression
Support for infrastructure projects
Promotion of peace initiatives
Support for agriculture
Cultural exchanges with Persia
Promotion of cultural heritage preservation
Promotion of environmental sustainability
Establishment of universities
Support for religious institutions
Encouragement of scientific research
Promotion of trade routes
Strengthening of the navy
Promotion of urban development
Diplomatic relations with Byzantium
Support for artisans
Promotion of ethical governance
Encouragement of maritime trade
Support for community welfare programs
Support for historical documentation
Support for poets and writers
Promotion of trade fairs
Support for arts and sciences
Encouragement of cultural festivals
Establishment of public works
Construction of the Dome of the Rock
Establishment of postal system
Support for caravan routes
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Abd_al-Malik_ibn_Marwan
gptkbp:reform Taxation system
Introduced Arabic inscriptions
gptkbp:reign_end 705
685
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Al-Hajjaj_ibn_Yusuf
gptkbp:religion gptkb:church
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Al-Walid_I
gptkbp:title Caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Ksar_al-Kebir
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6