HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
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What Happened In The Battle Of Tours (732)
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In France, where the Muslim army was defeated in Europe by Charles Martel.
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In Mecca, where the Muslim declared ware against the leader (Caliph)
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Muhammad, took 300 men, to Hijaz reaching to Buhran, where the Banu Sulaym fled in panic.
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The Meccans led by Safwan ibn Umayyah, who lived on trade, left in Summer for Syria for their seasonal trade business.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The European countries feared the northward movement of the Umayyad armies, and as a result of Martel’s victory in the Battle of Tours, his prestige throughout Europe was significantly elevated. The Frankish victory at the Battle of Tours prevented the spread of the Umayyad Caliphate throughout Europe.
Detailed explanation-2: -Charles Martel reunited and ruled the entire Frankish realm. His victory at Tours is credited with turning back the Muslim invasion of Europe, a major turning point in European history. Martel was the grandfather of Charlemagne, who became the first Roman Emperor since the fall of the Roman Empire.
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