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Which Umayyad Caliph Introduced The Practice Of Hereditary Succession?

A. Abd al-Malik
B. Muawiya I
C. Umar II
D. Marwan II

Muawiya I introduced hereditary succession by appointing his son Yazid as successor.

Muawiya I Succession Monarchy Umayyads
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