Qays ibn Sad

AncientGeneralRashidun Caliphate-590 — ?

Ali governor of Egypt, skilled diplomat.

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Quick Facts

Born

590 BCE

Country

Rashidun Caliphate

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score43.7

Qays ibn Sad — Complete Timeline

658 BC

Appointed governor of Egypt by AliPolitical Action◆ Major

Caliph Ali appointed Qays ibn Sad as governor of Egypt. He successfully administered the province for a period, maintaining order and loyalty to Ali during the First Fitna.

First FitnaGovernorEgypt

Impact: regionalconstructive

657 BC

Negotiated with Muawiyah IPolitical Action

Qays ibn Sad was involved in diplomatic exchanges with Muawiyah I during the conflict between Ali and Muawiyah. He demonstrated skill in negotiation, though he ultimately remained loyal to Ali.

First FitnaDiplomacyMuawiyah

Impact: regional