In 945, Persian armies, specifically the Buyids, captured Baghdad, marking a significant shift in power in the region. The Buyids, a Shiite dynasty, took control of the Abbasid Caliphate, effectively reducing the Caliph's authority and establishing a period of de facto rule over the city. This event led to a fragmentation of political power and the rise of regional dynasties, contributing to the decline of the Abbasid influence in the Islamic world. The Buyids also promoted Persian culture and administration, further altering the socio-political landscape of Baghdad.
Baghdad was built during the Abbasid dynasty, which rose to power in the mid-8th century. The city was founded in 762 AD by Caliph Al-Mansur, who chose its strategic location along the Tigris River to serve as the new capital of the Islamic empire. Baghdad quickly became a center of culture, science, and trade, flourishing as a prominent city in the medieval world.
The individual who is often referred to as the "guy who suited in Baghdad in 800" is Harun al-Rashid, the fifth caliph of the Abbasid dynasty. He ruled from 786 to 809 and is known for his significant contributions to the Islamic Golden Age, including advancements in culture, science, and trade. His court in Baghdad became a center of learning and hospitality, famously depicted in the tales of "One Thousand and One Nights."
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.
The gunpowder was invented at Tang Dynasty, not the Jin Dynasty
when the invading Mongol armies captured the Abbasid capital of Baghdad.
The Abbasid Dynasty
In 945, Persian armies, specifically the Buyids, captured Baghdad, marking a significant shift in power in the region. The Buyids, a Shiite dynasty, took control of the Abbasid Caliphate, effectively reducing the Caliph's authority and establishing a period of de facto rule over the city. This event led to a fragmentation of political power and the rise of regional dynasties, contributing to the decline of the Abbasid influence in the Islamic world. The Buyids also promoted Persian culture and administration, further altering the socio-political landscape of Baghdad.
The Abbasid dynasty at Baghdad and the Umayyid dynasty at Cordova (Spain), founded by Abdul Rahman-I.
An Abbassid is a member of the dynasty of caliphs which ruled from Baghdad from around 750 to 1250, claiming ancestry of Abbas.
Baghdad was built during the Abbasid dynasty, which rose to power in the mid-8th century. The city was founded in 762 AD by Caliph Al-Mansur, who chose its strategic location along the Tigris River to serve as the new capital of the Islamic empire. Baghdad quickly became a center of culture, science, and trade, flourishing as a prominent city in the medieval world.
An Abbasid is a member of the dynasty of caliphs which ruled from Baghdad from around 750 to 1250, claiming ancestry of Abbas.
they worked on connstruction, as slaves.
The Abbasid dynasty established their caliphate in Baghdad, which became the capital in 762 CE. The choice of Baghdad was strategic, as it was located at the crossroads of trade routes and offered a central position in the Islamic world. Under the Abbasids, the caliphate flourished culturally, scientifically, and economically, marking a golden age of Islamic civilization.
It did not capture any countries at all
became a rich and cultured city as the new capital of the empire. :) -anonymous
The Mongols invaded the muslims and burnt their capital "Baghdad". Persia was the week point were they managed to get through and beat the Abbasid Dynasty.