HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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The Byzantine Empire.
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The Caliphates.
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The Feudal Empire of Japan.
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The Ottoman Empire.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Umayyad Caliphate (661–750) and the Abbasid Caliphate (750–1258). These caliphates were the largest, longest lasting, and had the most impact on Islamic states that came after the post-classical period.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the Abbasid Caliphate, the Islamic Empire greatly contributed to advancements in many fields, including literature, philosophy, science, medicine, mathematics, and art. This period is known as the Islamic Golden Age and lasted from 790-1258.
Detailed explanation-3: -The caliphate-a new Islamic political structure-evolved and became more sophisticated during the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates.
Detailed explanation-4: -Between 1453 and 1526 Muslims founded three major states in the Mediterranean, Iran and South Asia: respectively the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires.
Detailed explanation-5: -Over a period of about 30 years, Arab warriors, riding fast horses and camels, conquered the entire Persian empire and much of the Byzantine. The conquered lands included Egypt, Syria, Iran, Iraq, and much of Afghanistan and Baluchistan. Arab warriors were filled with confidence that God destined them for victory.