About 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.
Umayyad Caliphate was founded in 661 CE by Muawiyah I.Muawiyah I was a powerful governor of Syria and after a civil war following the death of the fourth Caliphate, Ali ibn Abi Talib.
- The rise of the Umayyads was followed by the Rashidun Caliphate (632-661 CE), the first four caliphs who were close companions of Prophet Muhammad.
- Muawiyah I consolidated power within his family, establishing the hereditary principle of rule.
- Significantly increased the territory and influence of the Islamic world.
- Played a role in the codification of Islamic law and the development of Islamic scholarship.
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