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The Military Review System during the Periods of the Emirate and the Caliphate in Al-Andalus (138–422 AH / 756–1031 AD) 14 | ||
| Kirkuk University Journal: Humanity Studies | ||
| Volume 21, Issue 2, June 2026, Pages 594-619 PDF (1.34 M) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.32894/1992-1179.2026.168726.1342 | ||
| Author | ||
| Mohammed Mashaan Faisal* | ||
| Ministry of Education, Directorate of Education of Kirkuk Governorate, Institute of Fine Arts | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This research examines the military parade system during the Umayyad Emirate and Caliphate in Andalusia. This system, like other military parades, was considered a significant one, given its close connection to the military. The parade commander played a crucial role in assessing the readiness of the troops, ensuring their equipment and weapons were fully prepared before military campaigns. Their role wasn't limited to military organization; most also contributed significantly to administrative and political matters. These parade commanders enjoyed the trust of the Umayyad emirs, and many were subsequently appointed to positions of authority in Andalusia. This system emerged concurrently with the gradual development of the Andalusian military establishment and the country's need to organize its army and improve its preparedness for both peace and war. These military parades were typically held in the suburbs near government centers or on the outskirts of major cities to facilitate the movement of cavalry and infantry. They were organized before military campaigns, on official occasions and celebrations such as holidays, declarations of victory, when receiving delegations, and during ceremonies of allegiance. The parade had both political and symbolic significance, demonstrating the state's power and prestige to its inhabitants, visiting delegations, and even its enemies. Often, this function overlapped with the political and administrative aspects of Andalusian society. With the evolution of the political landscape in Andalusia, particularly towards the end of the Caliphate, the parade underwent some changes, diminishing its role and presence on the political scene. However, it retained, in one form or another, its symbolic significance as a manifestation of public authority in Andalusia. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Al-Andalus; foundation; observation; the era of the emirate; the era of the caliphate | ||
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