Practice mode Islamic History and Battles

Which commander led the Muslim advance across North Africa to the Atlantic and founded the city of Kairouan?

Correct answer D. Uqba bin Nafi

Explanation

Uqba bin Nafi founded Kairouan in present-day Tunisia in about 670 CE and later led his army westward until he reached the Atlantic coast of Morocco.

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