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Zaydi, or Zaidi, Revolt

Years: 740 - 740

The Zaidi Revolt is a failed rebellion led by Zayd ibn Ali in 740 against the Umayyad dynasty, who had taken over the Islamic Caliphate since the death of his great-grandfather, Ali.

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