WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What dynasty first came to power over the Islamic Empire after the first four caliphs?
A
Abbasids
B
Fatimids
C
Seljuk Turks
D
Umayyads
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muawiyah I established his capital in the city of Damascus where the Umayyads would rule the Islamic Empire for nearly 100 years. The Umayyad Caliphate was brought to an end in 750 CE when the Abbasids took control.

Detailed explanation-2: -ʿAbbasid caliphate, second of the two great dynasties of the Muslim empire of the caliphate. It overthrew the Umayyad caliphate in 750 ce and reigned as the Abbasid caliphate until it was destroyed by the Mongol invasion in 1258. The name is derived from that of the uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, al-ʿAbbās (died c.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first leader of the Umayyad, Muawiyah, laid the foundation of the Umayyad Dynasty that was finally overthrown by Abbasid Dynasty. While Umayyad Dynasty ruled for nearly 100 years from 661 to 750 AD, Abbasid Dynasty, that overthrew Umayyad Dynasty, ruled for nearly 500 years (750 AD to 1258 AD).

Detailed explanation-4: -Muʿāwiyah I. The son of Abū Sufyān, Muʿāwiyah I, was the first Umayyad caliph. Under his reign the Syrian army helped to create a united empire through greater control of conquered provinces.

Detailed explanation-5: -Definition. The Umayyad Dynasty (661-750 CE), the first dynasty to take the title of Caliphate, was established in 661 CE by Muawiya (l. c. 602-680 CE), who had served as the governor of Syria under the Rashidun Caliphate, after the death of the fourth caliph, Ali in 661 CE.

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