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Scholars have debated whether homosexuality or merely a love of books prevented a ruler from this city from producing an heir until he bestowed a male name and clothes upon his wife Subh. In this city, the enslaved mathematician Lubna is said to have overseen a massive library. A ruler of this city constructed a fortified palace on its outskirts called the “Radiant City.” To (-5[1])align with existing Roman streets, this city’s (*) “Great Mosque” was oriented towards the south. This city’s political demise resulted in the establishment of the taifa kingdoms. (-5[1])After winning the Battle of Musarah, (10[1])Abd al-Rahman I established a namesake independent emirate ruled from this city. For 10 points, name this foremost city of Ummayad al-Andalus, (10[1])where a namesake caliphate was later established in 929. (10[1])■END■ (0[2])

ANSWER: Córdoba [accept Emirate of Córdoba or Caliphate of Córdoba]
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