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The Abbassid Caliphate was the only Caliphate that existed for all of those years and the only Caliphate for which those years serve as book-ends.

However, there are several Caliphates that existed within that time frame such as the Umayyads, Idrissids, Almoravids, Alomohads, Merinids, Sa'adians, Aghlabids, Tulunids, Fatimids, Ayyubids, Samanids, Hamdanids, Buyids, and Sarmanids. (There may be a few more as well).

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The Abbassid Caliphate, although admittedly, after 1100, it was really not that powerful.

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How long did the Umayyad Caliphate?

From 661 CE to 750 CE.


Who controlled the Arabs?

It depends wholly on the period of history. Arabs had self-rule from the beginning of Arab civilization up through the Caliphate period. (1000s BCE to 1200 CE). Beginning in the 900s CE and extending to the early 1900s CE in some places, Arabs were ruled over by Turks (900s CE to 1900s CE). In other places, Western colonizers replaced the Turkish occupiers from as early as 1800 CE until 1950 or so. From 1950 onwards, Arabs have had self-rule again, except in Turkey, Israel, and Iran, where they are subject to the whims of the non-Arab majorities.


Approximately how long did the islamic empire maintain its rule?

There is not just one Islamic Empire but over 25 different Islamic Empires in different parts of the world. The first Islamic Empire, the Rashidun Caliphate existed from 633 CE to 661 CE. This was followed by the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 CE to 750 CE. The Umayyads were in turn replaced by the Abbassids who ruled all or part of the Middle East from 750 CE to 1256 CE. In turn, they were replaced by the Ilkhanate, the Seljuks, and the Ottomans all the way until the 20th Century,


Who took over the middle east from the Arab conquerors in the mid 600s?

The question as put is not answerable. The Arabs were the force that conquered the Middle East in the 600s CE. They routed the Byzantine Armies and launched a successful coup d'état in the Sassanid Persian Empire. The Arabs were not forced to cede any territory in the Middle East until the mid-900s when the Seljuk Turks conquered some the Arab holdings in Anatolia. The Arabs were completely removed from a leadership position in the Middle East when Hülegü Khan razed the city of Baghdad and installed the Ilkhanate in place of the Abbassid Caliphate in 1256 CE.


What caused the downfall of the Abbasids?

The Abbassid Caliphate contracted in two general phases. The first phase was from 750 CE to 850 CE which led to the loss of the distant provinces in Spain, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The second phase occurred from 1100-1258 CE which resulted in the capitulation of the entire state.Abbassid Caliphate Contraction in the First PhaseThe reasons that Abbassid territory diminished between 750 to 850 CE, fracturing into the Umayyads (Spain), Idrissids (Morocco), Aghlabids (Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily), and other smaller states.1) Religious Issues: The Abbassids came to power with the help of the Shiites and Mawali (Non-Arab Moslems like Persians and Amazigh). Even though the Abbassids did increase the rights and station of Mawali, it was never practical nor desirable for the Abbassids to become Shiite. As a result, he alienated much of North Africa, which at this time had a large Shiite and Kharijite population. (The Kharijites would have been alienated anyway as they were a very religious minority.)2) Distance: There were no effective routes of communication between the Western Edges of the Caliphate and Baghdad. This made local administrators more powerful as they would have to make their own decisions anyway (it would take too long for a messenger to go to Baghdad and return). Many figured that they might as well make the change more permanent.3) Political Issues: This refers specifically to Umayyad Spain which was the only part of the Umayyad Caliphate that never became Abbassid when Abu Al-Abbas As-Saffah rose against the Umayyads. As a result of the uprising, Amir Abd El-Rahman fled to Spain and set it up as a Caliphate in opposition to the Abbassids.The Fall of the Abbassid CaliphateThe reasons for the eventual fall of the Abbassid Caliphate which occurred in 1100-1258 CE are the following.1) Corruption: The Abbassid Caliphate had become one of the richest and most prosperous states in the world at that time, changing its leadership from honest brokers of power (Amir al-Mu'aminin - Prince of the Believers used to actually mean something) to individuals more concerned with money. This created strong resentment from those who were outside of the Abbassid purview.2) Mawali Inclusion: The Abbassids were an Arab Caliphate (as opposed to the Samanids who were a Persian Caliphate) and were expected by many Arabs to treat other Arabs better than the Mawali. However, the Abbassids consistently treated Persians equal to or better than their Arab brethren which created animosity and a sense of betrayal. Many Arabs saw the Persians as the major backers of the Caliphate and that they were a tool for Persian interests. It was also perceived that the Persians were first servants to the caliphs but climbed way up the social ladder to a place they did not belong.3) Turkish Armies: Armies like the Mamluk (who were retained by the Abbassids for the defense of the Caliphate) were Turks who defended an Arab State. Beginning in this period, they began to realize that they had the capacity to create their own states considering how vast their powers were as a military. This idea also came to the fore for Turks outside of the Caliphate. As a result, there were Mamluk uprisings, Seljuq attacks, and other Turkish Armies turning against Baghdad.4) Rise of the Mongols: Hülegü Khan put the final nail in the coffin by massacring Baghdad and a number of Persian cities when he conquered the territory for the Great Khanate.

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What was the capital of the Arab Empire before 762?

From 623 CE until 656 CE, the capital of the Arab Empire (Mohammed's Empire and the Rashidun Caliphate) was in Medina, Saudi Arabia. In 656 CE, Caliph 'Ali moved it to Kufa, Iraq. The Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled from 661 until 750 shifted the capital to Damascus, Syria. They were overthrown by the Abbasids in 750 when they revolted in the east. The capital was then moved to Baghdad in 762. However, in 750, the Arab Empire broke apart. Córdoba, Spain was the capital of the new Umayyad Caliphate in Spain and Fez, Morocco was the capital of the Idrissid Caliphate.


How long did the Umayyad Caliphate?

From 661 CE to 750 CE.


Who controlled the Arabs?

It depends wholly on the period of history. Arabs had self-rule from the beginning of Arab civilization up through the Caliphate period. (1000s BCE to 1200 CE). Beginning in the 900s CE and extending to the early 1900s CE in some places, Arabs were ruled over by Turks (900s CE to 1900s CE). In other places, Western colonizers replaced the Turkish occupiers from as early as 1800 CE until 1950 or so. From 1950 onwards, Arabs have had self-rule again, except in Turkey, Israel, and Iran, where they are subject to the whims of the non-Arab majorities.


Approximately how long did the islamic empire maintain its rule?

There is not just one Islamic Empire but over 25 different Islamic Empires in different parts of the world. The first Islamic Empire, the Rashidun Caliphate existed from 633 CE to 661 CE. This was followed by the Umayyad Caliphate from 661 CE to 750 CE. The Umayyads were in turn replaced by the Abbassids who ruled all or part of the Middle East from 750 CE to 1256 CE. In turn, they were replaced by the Ilkhanate, the Seljuks, and the Ottomans all the way until the 20th Century,


When did the umayyad dynasty move to capital to damascus?

Yes. The Umayyads moved the capital of the first Islamic Caliphate from Medina, Saudi Arabia to Damascus, Syria in 661 CE.


What time did the pax romana occur?

The Pax Romana existed from 27 BC to 180 CE.


Who took over the middle east from the Arab conquerors in the mid 600s?

The question as put is not answerable. The Arabs were the force that conquered the Middle East in the 600s CE. They routed the Byzantine Armies and launched a successful coup d'état in the Sassanid Persian Empire. The Arabs were not forced to cede any territory in the Middle East until the mid-900s when the Seljuk Turks conquered some the Arab holdings in Anatolia. The Arabs were completely removed from a leadership position in the Middle East when Hülegü Khan razed the city of Baghdad and installed the Ilkhanate in place of the Abbassid Caliphate in 1256 CE.


What caused the downfall of the Abbasids?

The Abbassid Caliphate contracted in two general phases. The first phase was from 750 CE to 850 CE which led to the loss of the distant provinces in Spain, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The second phase occurred from 1100-1258 CE which resulted in the capitulation of the entire state.Abbassid Caliphate Contraction in the First PhaseThe reasons that Abbassid territory diminished between 750 to 850 CE, fracturing into the Umayyads (Spain), Idrissids (Morocco), Aghlabids (Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily), and other smaller states.1) Religious Issues: The Abbassids came to power with the help of the Shiites and Mawali (Non-Arab Moslems like Persians and Amazigh). Even though the Abbassids did increase the rights and station of Mawali, it was never practical nor desirable for the Abbassids to become Shiite. As a result, he alienated much of North Africa, which at this time had a large Shiite and Kharijite population. (The Kharijites would have been alienated anyway as they were a very religious minority.)2) Distance: There were no effective routes of communication between the Western Edges of the Caliphate and Baghdad. This made local administrators more powerful as they would have to make their own decisions anyway (it would take too long for a messenger to go to Baghdad and return). Many figured that they might as well make the change more permanent.3) Political Issues: This refers specifically to Umayyad Spain which was the only part of the Umayyad Caliphate that never became Abbassid when Abu Al-Abbas As-Saffah rose against the Umayyads. As a result of the uprising, Amir Abd El-Rahman fled to Spain and set it up as a Caliphate in opposition to the Abbassids.The Fall of the Abbassid CaliphateThe reasons for the eventual fall of the Abbassid Caliphate which occurred in 1100-1258 CE are the following.1) Corruption: The Abbassid Caliphate had become one of the richest and most prosperous states in the world at that time, changing its leadership from honest brokers of power (Amir al-Mu'aminin - Prince of the Believers used to actually mean something) to individuals more concerned with money. This created strong resentment from those who were outside of the Abbassid purview.2) Mawali Inclusion: The Abbassids were an Arab Caliphate (as opposed to the Samanids who were a Persian Caliphate) and were expected by many Arabs to treat other Arabs better than the Mawali. However, the Abbassids consistently treated Persians equal to or better than their Arab brethren which created animosity and a sense of betrayal. Many Arabs saw the Persians as the major backers of the Caliphate and that they were a tool for Persian interests. It was also perceived that the Persians were first servants to the caliphs but climbed way up the social ladder to a place they did not belong.3) Turkish Armies: Armies like the Mamluk (who were retained by the Abbassids for the defense of the Caliphate) were Turks who defended an Arab State. Beginning in this period, they began to realize that they had the capacity to create their own states considering how vast their powers were as a military. This idea also came to the fore for Turks outside of the Caliphate. As a result, there were Mamluk uprisings, Seljuq attacks, and other Turkish Armies turning against Baghdad.4) Rise of the Mongols: Hülegü Khan put the final nail in the coffin by massacring Baghdad and a number of Persian cities when he conquered the territory for the Great Khanate.


Why did the abbasids lose control their empire?

The reasons for the eventual fall of the Abbassid Caliphate which occurred in 1100-1258 CE are the following.1) Corruption: The Abbassid Caliphate had become one of the richest and most prosperous states in the world at that time, changing its leadership from honest brokers of power (Amir al-Mu'aminin - Prince of the Believers used to actually mean something) to individuals more concerned with money. This created strong resentment from those who were outside of the Abbassid purview.2) Mawali Inclusion: The Abbassids were an Arab Caliphate (as opposed to the Samanids who were a Persian Caliphate) and were expected by many Arabs to treat other Arabs better than the Mawali (Non-Arab Muslims). However, the Abbassids consistently treated Persians equal to or better than their Arab brethren which created animosity and a sense of betrayal. Many Arabs saw the Persians as the major backers of the Caliphate and that they were a tool for Persian interests. It was also perceived that the Persians were first servants to the caliphs but climbed way up the social ladder to a place they did not belong.3) Turkish Armies: Armies like the Mamluk (who were retained by the Abbassids for the defense of the Caliphate) were Turks who defended an Arab State. Beginning in this period, they began to realize that they had the capacity to create their own states considering how vast their powers were as a military. This idea also came to the fore for Turks outside of the Caliphate. As a result, there were Mamluk uprisings, Seljuq attacks, and other Turkish Armies turning against Baghdad.4) Rise of the Mongols: Hulegu Khan put the final nail in the coffin by massacring Baghdad and a number of Persian cities when he conquered the territory for the Great Khanate.


What languages are spoken in cyrene?

Cyrene, Libya was destroyed in 643 CE. When it existed, the people their spoke Greek.


Which area was not under control by the Islamic caliphate by 1000 CE?

North and South America, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, Europe, and most parts of Asia, especially the far east.


Why did the abbasids lose control of their empire?

The reasons for the eventual fall of the Abbassid Caliphate which occurred in 1100-1258 CE are the following.1) Corruption: The Abbassid Caliphate had become one of the richest and most prosperous states in the world at that time, changing its leadership from honest brokers of power (Amir al-Mu'aminin - Prince of the Believers used to actually mean something) to individuals more concerned with money. This created strong resentment from those who were outside of the Abbassid purview.2) Mawali Inclusion: The Abbassids were an Arab Caliphate (as opposed to the Samanids who were a Persian Caliphate) and were expected by many Arabs to treat other Arabs better than the Mawali (Non-Arab Muslims). However, the Abbassids consistently treated Persians equal to or better than their Arab brethren which created animosity and a sense of betrayal. Many Arabs saw the Persians as the major backers of the Caliphate and that they were a tool for Persian interests. It was also perceived that the Persians were first servants to the caliphs but climbed way up the social ladder to a place they did not belong.3) Turkish Armies: Armies like the Mamluk (who were retained by the Abbassids for the defense of the Caliphate) were Turks who defended an Arab State. Beginning in this period, they began to realize that they had the capacity to create their own states considering how vast their powers were as a military. This idea also came to the fore for Turks outside of the Caliphate. As a result, there were Mamluk uprisings, Seljuq attacks, and other Turkish Armies turning against Baghdad.4) Rise of the Mongols: Hulegu Khan put the final nail in the coffin by massacring Baghdad and a number of Persian cities when he conquered the territory for the Great Khanate.