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31. The Revolt That Nearly Broke the Umayyads

31. The Revolt That Nearly Broke the Umayyads

Update: 2025-07-12
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In episode 31, I explore the turbulent reigns of Hisham and al-Hakam I of Córdoba—two emirs who faced family conspiracies and uprisings that threatened the very survival of an independent Umayyad Emirate in al-Andalus. Moreover, we explore the early reign of Alfonso II of Asturias and how the Revolt of Saqunda unfolded.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Hook
00:24 Hisham I of Córdoba, the Emir of Jihad
08:13 Alfonso II of Asturias, the King in the North
14:10 Al-Hakam I, A Ruthless Emir
23:17 The Revolt of the Suburb of Saqunda
33:43 The Verdict: Problems of Authority
36:13 Outro

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31. The Revolt That Nearly Broke the Umayyads

31. The Revolt That Nearly Broke the Umayyads