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Volume 19: The Caliphate of Yazid ibn Mu'awiya details the events during the rule of Yazid ibn Mu'awiya, the second caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, and includes significant episodes such as the infamous Battle of Karbala, which led to the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The volume covers: Yazid’s Rise to Power: The political dynamics and events surrounding Yazid's ascension to the caliphate, following the death of his father, Mu'awiya I. The Battle of Karbala: Detailed accounts of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE, where Imam Hussein and his companions were martyred. Aftermath of Karbala: The repercussions of the battle, including the impact on the Muslim community, the political implications for the Umayyad caliphate, and the enduring legacy of the tragedy. Political Turmoil: The challenges to Yazid's rule, internal dissent within the empire, and the growing divisions between different factions of the Muslim ummah.

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