The Byzantine Empire blocked Abbasid expansion to the northwest. The Abbasid Caliphate, based in Baghdad, sought to expand its territory in various directions, including towards the northwest. However, the Byzantine Empire, with its strong military and strategic position, effectively prevented the Abbasids from expanding further in that direction. This geopolitical barrier played a significant role in shaping the boundaries and influence of both empires during that time period.
The Abbasid era was characterized by growth in wealth and social status of the commercial and landlord classes of the empire. The Abbasid age was a time of great urban expansion that was linked to a revival of the Afro-Eurasian trading network.
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The Abbasids, as the ones from the Islamic Empire.
the empires and dynasties of China, Byzantine, and Abbasid were able to establish a strong trade network that led to the spread and emergence of religions that contributed to the expansion of religions and contact between existing empires
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During much of the Abbasid Empire, urbanization experienced significant growth as cities became cultural, economic, and intellectual hubs. Baghdad, the capital, emerged as a center of trade, arts, and learning, attracting scholars and merchants from diverse backgrounds. This urban expansion was supported by advancements in agriculture and trade routes, which facilitated the movement of goods and people. As a result, urban centers flourished, leading to a vibrant and cosmopolitan society within the empire.