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Abbasid empire spread farther, had more regional diversity,and a larger bureaucracy
Umayyad: (661-750 CE)
-Meccan merchant class
-Brought stability with Sunnis
-Head tax (jizya); favored Arabs
-Relatively tolerant in religion
-no social mobility (can't move up in class)
-Rulers live luxurious lives (though centralized rule)
-Capital- Damascus
-good military
Abbasid:
-More Persian: support of non-Muslims -> controls Persia/Mesopotamia
-Diverse administration
-DON'T EXPAND: content to administer empire inherited
-Brings together Muslims: Sunni/Shiite are all same etc.
-Court located at Baghdad
-laws based on Quran and sharia (has lex talionis: retaliation; if u kill someone, u r killed)
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How did the Umayyad dynasty begin?
The Umayyad dynasty began after the death of the fourth caliph, Ali, in 661 CE, marking the end of the Rashidun Caliphate. Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan, the governor of Syria and a relative of Uthman, the third caliph, established the Umayyad dynasty by becoming the first Umayyad caliph. His rule centralized power in Damascus and expanded the Islamic empire significantly, setting the stage for a new era in Islamic history characterized by territorial expansion and administrative consolidation. The dynasty lasted until 750 CE, when it was overthrown by the Abbasids.
When the Arab capital was moved to Damascus the dynasty was founded.?
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The umayyad dynasty was replaced by the?
The umayyad were overthrown by the Abbasid
When the Arab capital was moved to Damascus the what dynasty was founded.?
The answer you are looking for the UMAYYAD DYNASTY, but the question is operating backwards. The Umayyad dynasty was founded and the capital subsequently moved to Damascus, not the other way around.
What were the technological advancements of the umayyad dynasty?
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What cause the fall of the Umayyad dynasty?
Expansion of the territories which could not be governed properly, cruelty of some of the Rulers, mutual killing for occupation of the rule, rising of the Abbasids against them are the factors which contributed to the fall of Umayyad dynasty.
What group overthrew the Abbasid dynasty and became Islamic force that fought in the crusade?
Abbasids is the Muslim group overthrew the Umayyad dynasty and set up a new caliphate.
When the Abbasid dynasty overthrew the Umayyad dynasty what did they order?
When the Abbasid dynasty overthrew the Umayyad dynasty in 750 CE, they ordered the execution of many Umayyad leaders to eliminate any potential threats to their rule. This led to a significant purge, where members of the Umayyad family were hunted down. However, one notable survivor, Abd al-Rahman I, escaped to Spain, where he established the Umayyad Emirate of Córdoba. The Abbasids also shifted the center of power from Damascus to Baghdad, fostering a new cultural and intellectual renaissance.
Where was the Capital of Umayyad Dynasty?
Damascus was the capital of the Umayyad Dynasty.
How did the Umayyad dynasty begin?
The Umayyad dynasty began after the death of the fourth caliph, Ali, in 661 CE, marking the end of the Rashidun Caliphate. Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan, the governor of Syria and a relative of Uthman, the third caliph, established the Umayyad dynasty by becoming the first Umayyad caliph. His rule centralized power in Damascus and expanded the Islamic empire significantly, setting the stage for a new era in Islamic history characterized by territorial expansion and administrative consolidation. The dynasty lasted until 750 CE, when it was overthrown by the Abbasids.
How did the abbasids gain power?
In 750 CE there was a revolution against Umayyad rule which began in eastern Iran and rapidly spread over the whole empire. The Umayyads were totally destroyed except for one prince who fled to Spain and established the Umayyad dynasty there.
When the Arab capital was moved to Damascus the dynasty was founded.?
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Why did abbasids move their capital?
The Abbasids moved their capital to Baghdad because they wanted to move it closer to Damascus during the time when Umayyad's capital was Damascus. In which means that the Abbasid empire wants to overthrow the Umayyad empire.
The umayyad dynasty was replaced by the?
The umayyad were overthrown by the Abbasid
When the Arab capital was moved to Damascus the what dynasty was founded.?
The answer you are looking for the UMAYYAD DYNASTY, but the question is operating backwards. The Umayyad dynasty was founded and the capital subsequently moved to Damascus, not the other way around.
Which family rebelled established a caliphate in Baghdad and eliminated all of the remaining members of the Umayyad Dynasty because they wanted a more religious-based leadership?
The Abbasid family rebelled against the Umayyad Dynasty and established a caliphate in Baghdad. Their rise to power was driven by a desire for a more religiously-oriented leadership, as they sought to represent the interests of the diverse Muslim community, particularly the Shiites and those discontented with Umayyad rule. The Abbasids systematically eliminated remaining Umayyad members to consolidate their control and authority.
What city became the capital of the Muslim world under the leadership of the Umayyad dynasty?
Damascus became the capital of the Muslim world under the leadership of the Umayyad dynasty. The Umayyad dynasty ruled the Muslim world from 661 through 750.
