Harun Al-Rashid | Documentary
History and Heritage
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Biography, Documentary, History
The fifth Abbasid Caliph, is remembered for his legacy of promoting scholarship, art, and literature during the Islamic Golden Age. He is also renowned for his just governance, military campaigns, and patronage of infrastructure projects. His influence can still be felt in modern-day Islamic culture and scholarship.
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