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Revision as of 07:39, 3 March 2005 by 65.162.184.6 (talk)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Yazid bin Muawiyah (c. 645 - 683) was the second Umayyad Caliph, and succeeded his father Muawiyah.
Known for his fondness for Alcohol and playing with animals he was once quoted for claiming that the Prophethood of Mohammed was a "game". The most notable incident of his reign occurred at the Battle of Kerbela where the grandson of Muhammad, Husayn bin Ali was tragically murdered after being starved and kept thristy for three days. He was also opposed by Abdullah bin Zubayr who claimed to be the true caliph. When the people of the Hejaz began giving allegiance to Abdullah, Yazid sent armies to subdue the province, and Mecca was besieged. During the siege, Abdullah bin Zubayr shamelessly used the Kaba as a sanctuary giving Yazid an excuse to assualt with catapults.The Kaba was damaged, and when bolts of lightning destroyed the catapults Yazid told his commanders it was a sign of acceptance from Allah.The siege was ended with Yazid's sudden death in 683.
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| Preceded by: Muawiya I |
Umayyad Leader | Succeeded by: Muawiya II |
| Caliph |