Ibn-e Artah

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Omair Ibn-e Omran Ibn-e al-Jolais, Known as Bosr Ibn-e Abi Artah, (born in the 19th year After Hijrah), was one of the brutal and cruel devoted figures to Omavites. His political activities are considerable. He played a noticeable role in the political scene of Moaaviah's caliphate.
The article, first, provides a general picture of different aspects of Bosr's life, in terms of the political disputes between Moaaviah and Imam Ali (p.b.u.h), then bosr's plundering, and his role in strengthening the Omavite power, killing Shiites, and his military and political position; and then his political activities in the period of Moaviah's caliphate has been dealt with.