Description: (Ruler)
Abd al-Rahman I was the first emir of the Emirate of Córdoba, ruling from 756 to 788. He established the Umayyad dynasty in al-Andalus, breaking away from the Abbasids. Abd al-Rahman was a skilled leader who successfully governed the region for over three decades, implementing policies that promoted stability and prosperity. His leadership laid the foundation for the flourishing Caliphate of Córdoba that followed his reign. Known by the titles al-Dakhil and Saqr Quraysh, Abd al-Rahman I was a respected figure in Islamic governance.