Umayyad Caliphate - Wikipedia
WEBThe Umayyad Caliphate was the second Islamic state ruled by the Umayyad dynasty from 661 to 750. It expanded the Muslim conquests to cover a vast area from Spain to Central Asia and was overthrown by the Abbasids.
Umayyad dynasty - Wikipedia
WEBThe Umayyads were an Arab clan of the Quraysh tribe who ruled the Caliphate and al-Andalus from the 7th to the 10th century. Learn about their pre-Islamic origins, their role in the Islamic conquests, their rise and fall, and their legacy in history and culture.
Islamic flag - Wikipedia
WEBLearn about the history and symbolism of Islamic flags, from the early Muslim armies to the modern states. The Umayyad Caliphate, which ruled the largest geographical extent of the medieval Islamic Empire, adopted white flags.
Umayyad dynasty | Achievements, Capital, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 22, 2024 · The Umayyads were the first Muslim dynasty to rule the caliphate (661–750 ce), based in Damascus. They expanded the empire through military campaigns, Arabization, and coinage reforms, but faced civil wars and defeats by …
The Umayyad Caliphate - Islamic History
WEBLearn about the Umayyads, the first Muslim dynasty to rule the Islamic Empire from Damascus. Find out how they expanded their territory, faced challenges, and contributed to Islamic culture and civilization.
Mu’awiya's Rule & the Umayyad Caliphate | History of Islam
WEBLearn how Mu'awiya established the Umayyad Caliphate in 661 CE and ruled over the Middle East for ninety years. Explore the changes in policy, religion, and culture under the first dynasty of Islam.
Umayyad Dynasty - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJan 28, 2020 · Learn about the first Islamic dynasty to take the title of Caliphate, founded by Muawiya in 661 CE after the death of Ali. Explore their conquests, civil wars, and downfall at the hands of the Abbasids.
7.1: Expansion Under the Umayyad Caliphates
WEBSep 27, 2020 · The Umayyad Caliphate, which emerged after the Rashidun Caliphate collapsed, was characterized by hereditary elections and territory expansion. The Umayyad Caliphate became one of the largest unitary states in history and one of the few states to ever extend direct rule over three continents.
Umayyad Caliphate - Wikiwand
WEBThe Umayyad Caliphate or Umayyad Empire (UK: / uː ˈ m aɪ j æ d /, [2] US: / uː ˈ m aɪ æ d /; [3] Arabic: ٱلْخِلَافَة ٱلْأُمَوِيَّة, romanized: al-Khilāfa al-Umawiyya) [4] was the second caliphate established after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and was ruled by the Umayyad dynasty.
Umayyad Caliphate | Map and Timeline - HistoryMaps
WEBExplore the history and expansion of the Umayyad Caliphate, the second major Islamic empire ruled by the Umayyad dynasty. See the map and timeline of the conquest of Syria, Cyprus, Crete, Rhodes, Sicily, Transoxiana, Sindh, Maghreb and Al-Andalus.