Umayyad Caliphate
Who was the Umayyad Caliphate famous for?
The Umayyads continued the Muslim conquests, conquering Ifriqiya, Transoxiana, Sind, the Maghreb and Hispania (al-Andalus). At its greatest extent, the Umayyad Caliphate covered 11,100,000 km2 (4,300,000 sq mi), making it one of the largest empires in history in terms of area.
Who defeated Umayyad Caliphate in India?
Lalitaditya Muktapida, the greatest ruler of the Karkota dynasty of Kashmir, defeated the mighty Umayyad army that was sent by the Governor of Sindh – Junaid in Punjab. His empire is believed to have extended from what is modern-day Iraq to Bengal along with parts of Tibet too.
Who defeated the Umayyad Caliphate ?
In 750, the Umayyad dynasty in Syria fell to the Abbasids.The one surviving member, ‘Abd al-Rahman I (reigned 756–88), escaped to Spain and established autonomous rule there.
Where the Umayyads Sunni or Shia?
The Umayyads were Sunni with the first caliph, Muawiya, claiming leadership after the death of Uthman. The Shia, favoring Ali’s line as leaders, rejected Umayyad claims.
Who was the 1st Khalifa of Umayyads?
Mu awiyah emerges victorious over Ali at the end of the civil war and establishes himself as the first Umayyad caliph.
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