Battle of Toulouse
Abdul Rahman involved himself on the Battle of Toulouse, where Al Samh ibn Malik was killed in 721 (102 A.H.) by the forces of Duke Odo of Aquitaine. After the severe defeat, he fled south along with other commanders and troops, and took over the command of Eastern Andalus. He was briefly relieved of his command, when 'Anbasa ibn Suhaym Al-Kalbi was appointed in 721 (103 AH). After 'Anbasa was killed in battle in 726 (107 AH) in Gaul, several successive commanders were put in place, none of whom lasted very long.
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