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Abdur Rehman III al-Nasir (891–961 CE) was one of the most powerful rulers of the Umayyad dynasty in Al-Andalus (Islamic Spain). He expanded Muslim territories, strengthened governance, and developed Córdoba into a major cultural and political center of the Islamic world.

In the early 10th century, the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad and the Fatimid Caliphate in North Africa both claimed supreme leadership of the Muslim world. To assert independence from these rival caliphates and consolidate Umayyad power, Abdur Rehman III declared himself “Ameer ul-Mominin” (Commander of the Faithful) and adopted the title “Caliph of Córdoba” in 316 AH (928 CE).

This declaration:

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  Established a separate, independent caliphate in Al-Andalus.

  
  


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  Strengthened his authority over Muslim Spain and North Africa.

  
  


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  Marked a political and religious statement of sovereignty against the Abbasids and Fatimids.

  
  

Since 316 AH (928 CE) is not listed in the given options (315, 317, 330), the correct choice here is “None of these.”

Key Facts:

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  Ruler: Abdur Rehman III al-Nasir of the Umayyad dynasty.

  
  


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  Title: Ameer ul-Mominin (Commander of the Faithful), later Caliph of Córdoba.

  
  


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  Year: 316 AH / 928 CE.

  
  


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  Purpose: Assertion of independent caliphal authority in Al-Andalus.

  
  


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  Strengthened political, military, and religious leadership of Muslims in Spain