Change of Capital Hazrat Ali (Rad.A) was very much grieved on seeing the disrespect of the ”Haram” (Forbidden Place) of Medina when the ii -.urgents laid siege to the late Caliph’s house and then assassinated him. He wanted to change the capital to save Medina from future political disturbance. After staying for a few days at Basrah, Hazrat Ali (Rad.A) went to Kufa. There he was given a warm welcome. He got more supporters at Kufa and thought it to be a more suitable place as the capital of his Khilafat. Therefore in Rajab 36 A.H., he decided to transfer the capital from Medina to Kufa.
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