Ibn Ḥayyān al-Qurṭubī, Ḥayyān b. Khalaf (d. 469/1076)

Ibn Hayyan Qurtubi was a distinguished historian and scholar from Cordoba. He is best known for his work in the field of history, particularly for his detailed chronicles of the Umayyad Caliphate in al-Andalus. His most celebrated work, 'Al-Muqtabas', is a critical source for understanding the political, social, and economic aspects of the Iberian Peninsula during the early Middle Ages. His meticulous approach to historiography, including the use of a wide range of sources, has made his writings...See more