Who was the first Islamic caliph to be assassinated?

A. Uthman ibn Affan
B. Ali ibn Abi Talib
C. Abu Bakr
D. Umar ibn al-Khattab

Answer: Uthman ibn Affan

Additional Information: Uthman ibn Affan was assassinated in 656 CE due to political discontent.

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