Mansur

/ mænˈsʊə /

noun

MansurAbu Ja'far al-712775MIraqiPOLITICS: hereditary ruler Abu Ja'far al- (ˈæbuː ˈdzæfə ˈæl). 712–75 ad , 2nd caliph of the Abbasid dynasty (754–75). He founded Baghdad (762) and made it the Islamic capital

Plus, Mortenson's Pakistani host Mansur Khan Mahsud exposes his lies.

His Arabic name was Mansur (the victor), and he received the epithet Chrysorrhoas (gold-pouring) on account of his eloquence.

From this Ben Mansur filled the little clay cups half full and poured in boiling water.

Mansur also did his best to dissuade him, and, boats not being obtainable, he was compelled to give up his design.

Mansur appears to have been engaged in continual wars, and to have obtained successes against Pahang, Pase, and Makasar.

Sultan Mansur-shah, from the kingdom of Perak in the peninsula, was the next who ascended the throne.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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