Conclusion – Umayyad Caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE) was the first hereditary dynasty in Islamic history. It marked a period of significant expansion, cultural development, and administrative innovation within the Islamic world with power passed down through the Umayyad family.The Umayyad Caliphate laid the foundation for the development of Islamic civilization and left a lasting impact on the region.
Established Damascus as the capital, a strategic location at the crossroads of trade routes.Expanded the Islamic empire significantly, reaching North Africa, Spain, and Central Asia.
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Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE)
Muawiyah I established the Umayyad Caliphate in 661 CE after defeating Ali ibn Abi Talib. It became the first hereditary dynasty in Islamic history, with power passed down through the Umayyad family.
Umayyad Caliphate played a role in the codification of Islamic law and the development of Islamic scholarship. Damascus, Syria, served as the capital, a strategic location at the crossroads of trade routes. The Umayyads significantly expanded the Islamic empire, reaching North Africa, Spain (known as Al-Andalus), and Central Asia.
Table of Content
- About Umayyad Caliphate
- Umayyad Caliphate – Overview
- The Umayyad Caliphate – History
- Historical Events Timeline During Umayyad Caliphate
- Umayyad Caliphate – Achievements
- Fall of the Umayyad Caliphate
- Interesting Facts about the Umayyad Caliphate