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138. The Graceful Reed: Ruling the Islamic Empire

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The Matriarch of the Abbasid Empire

This chapter explores the influential role of Khayr al-Ra, the mother of Harun, during her son's ascent to power in the Islamic Empire. It examines her impact on governance, unique public mourning rituals, and the changing power dynamics in the Abbasid society following her death.

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