List of Muslim military leaders

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Entries in this chronological list of Muslim military leaders are accompanied by dates of birth and death, branch of Islam, country of birth, field of study, campaigns fought and a short biographical description. The list includes notable conquerors, generals and admirals from early Islamic history to the 21st century.

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Muslim military leaders

8th century

9th century

10th century

11th century

12th century

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Saladin and Guy of Lusignan after Battle of Hattin

13th century

14th century

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Sultan Mehmed II's entry into Constantinople

15th century

16th century

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Suleiman with army

17th century

18th century

19th century

20th century

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References

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  3. 1 2 3 Muhammad ibn Saad. Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir vol. 3. Translated by Bewley, A. (2013). The Companions of Badr. London: Ta-Ha Publishers.
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