Yazid I

Yazid ibn Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan, commonly known as Yazid I, was the second caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate, ruling from April 680 until his death in November 683. His appointment by his father Mu'awiya I was the first hereditary succession to the caliphate in Islamic history. His caliphate was marked by the death of Muhammad's grandson Husayn ibn Ali and the start of the crisis known as the Second Fitna.

Connection to Damascus

Ruled the Umayyad Caliphate from Damascus; his reign was a turning point in early Islamic history.

Known for

Second Umayyad caliph; reign marked by the Second Fitna and Karbala.