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The Umayyads were an aristocratic Meccan family who had been appointed to b the governors of Damascus. The assassination of their cousin, Caliph Othman, provided the perfect excuse for this family to make a gambit for more political power. They were successful in this. The Umayyads were also generally unconcerned about Islam and were not bothered by the fact that they were opposing a government composed of Muhammad's Apostles.
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When did Britain take control of the Bahamas?
the bahamas became part of the british empire in 1627
How many years did it take Alexander to establish his empire?
He spent tow years re-establishing control of Greece, then 10 years taking over the Persian Empire.
What are the results of the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars?
Greece was devastated, paving the way for Macedonia to take control, and use the combined resources to take over the Persian Empire.
When did the Ottoman Empire take control of Israel?
The Ottoman Empire conquered the territory that currently composes Israel from the Mamluks in 1517 and lost it 1919.
How did the Muslims lose control of Spain?
The Muslims lost control of Spain due to several military defeats in northern Spain and the internal collapse of the Umayyad Empire. When the northern Christian Kingdoms were able to take advantage of squabbles between the numerous Islamic Kingdoms, the reconquest of Spain for Christianity proceeded much more quickly.
Were people unhappy with the Umayyad's rule because the Umayyads favored Shiites?
No. Under the Sunni Umayyads, Shiites were quite strongly discriminated against. After Yazid I martyred Hussein, the Shiites made it their mission in life to oppose every action of the Umayyad dynasty. It did not help matters that the Umayyads tortured and murdered Shiite Imams and Infallibles, leading to irreconcilability between the Shiites and the Umayyads.The anger happened specifically because Umayyads targeted Shiites and Mawali Sunnis (Sunnis who were not Arabs) for violence. They also had issues with control over the vast distances of their empire as well as noble Arab families that resented the Umayyads' rise and wanted power. (One of these rival families was the Abbassids, who would eventually take power from the Umayyads in a coup d'etat.)
When did the British empire take control of Malaysia?
in 2012
How long did it take Alexander to win control of the largest empire of this day?
it took alexander twenty-two years to win control of his big empire
How was Spain able to take control of the Inca Empire?
Spain conquered the Inca Empire by force of arms.
Why did the renaissance take place in Italy?
Italy traded with the Byzantine Empire and Islamic world. The region had political stability and wealth.
When did Britain take control of the Bahamas?
the bahamas became part of the british empire in 1627
Who was myanmar colonized by?
it was colonized becasue the british empire wanted control of many countries, and they wanted to take control of the Asian side of the world
Did the Abbasids take power from the Umayyads in 749 AD?
Yes because the Rashidun Caliphate started at 632 AD and ended in 661 AD so the Umayyad caliphate started and the Umayyad caliphate ended in 749 AD so the Abbasid Caliphate start....
How many years did it take Alexander to establish his empire?
He spent tow years re-establishing control of Greece, then 10 years taking over the Persian Empire.
You want to take admission in Islamic university of madina?
yes i will like to take adimission in Islamic university of madinah.
How did umayyads unite the many lands and people of the Muslim empire?
Answer 1By the early 700s the Umayyads controlled a huge empire that covered many lands.Answer 2The Umayyads did not "unite" many lands. "Union" requires equality in administrative terms. The Umayyads came to power through the Fitna Al-Kubra (also known as the First Islamic Civil War). After this, they sent their armies in various directions to conquer more territory. Most people in these new territories accepted the conquest without challenge and openly joined in the conquering armies. This imperial expansion was not uncommon for empires built by nomadic and semi-nomadic groups. They conquered many lands and established an empire based on an Arab Sunni Aristocracy. It is not surprising that the Umayyad Caliphate fell around 100 years after its foundation due to internal strife and localized rebellion. (This is quite similar to the history of the Mongol Empire.)The reasons for the collapse of the Umayyad Empire demonstrate this lack of union.Mawali: Mawali (or non-Arab Muslims) were traditionally excluded from political and social affairs. The Umayyad in particular treated them as second-class Muslims. The evidence of this treatment was that Mawali were not allowed to have many government positions and that they were taxed whereas Arab Muslims were not taxed at all. Mawali made up an important component of the Umayyad Caliphate, especially Persians. Persia was always a high seat of culture in the Islamic Empire. As a result, ideas moved quite freely throughout Persia and Persians considered themselves to be of equal worth to Arabs.Shiites: Under the Sunni Umayyads, Shiites were also discriminated against. After Yazid I martyred Hussein, the Shiites made it their mission in life to oppose every action of the Umayyad dynasty. It did not help matters that the Umayyads tortured and murdered Shiite Imams and Infallibles, leading to irreconcilability between the Shiites and the Umayyads.Distance: There were no effective routes of communication between the Western Edges of the Caliphate and Damascus. 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 Damascus and return). Many figured that they might as well make the change more permanent.Political Issues: Not all Arabs of high political standing supported the Umayyads. There were several other families that were just as power-Hungary and the Umayyads spent much of their time thwarting coups d'état. Abu Al-Abbas As-Saffah of the Abbassids rose against the Umayyads and murdered the reigning Umayyad Caliph. He ordered the rest of his family to murder every single other Umayyad. As a result of the uprising, only one Umayyad, Amir Abd El-Rahman, survived. He would later flee to Spain and set it up as a Caliphate in opposition to the Abbassids.
What are the results of the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars?
Greece was devastated, paving the way for Macedonia to take control, and use the combined resources to take over the Persian Empire.
