Who founded the city of Kufa and Basra as military and administrative centers?
A
Abu Bakr (RA)
B
Ali bin Abi Talib (RA)
C
Usman bin Affan (RA)
D
Umar bin Khattab (RA)
Correct Answer: Option D — Umar bin Khattab (RA)
Explanation:
Hazrat Umar bin Khattab (RA) established Kufa and Basra as key garrison and administrative cities during the rapid territorial expansion of the Islamic empire under his caliphate.