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What is Caliphate?
The Caliphate is the name given to the Muslim government which ruled the Islamic Empire during the
Middle Ages.
Where did the Caliphate ruled?
The Caliphate ruled over North Africa, parts of Europe and
Western Asia.
When did Calihate Began?
The Caliphate began after the death of Muhammad in 632CE.
Who was the Chaliph?
The Caliph was the ruler who led the Caliphate and was considered as the successor of the Prophet Muhammad.
Who was often being Chosen as Chaliph?
The Caliph was often the son (or closest male relative) of the
previous Caliph.
What was Umayyad Caliphate?
The Umayyad Caliphate (661-750 CE) was the second of the Islamic Caliphates. The Islamic Empire grew quickly at this time.
Who ruled in Umayyad Caliphate?
The Abbasids took over in 750 CE having overthrown the Umayyads.
This rule is often called the Golden Age of Islam.
Where did the Abbasid Caliphate moved the capital of the Muslim world?
Under the Caliph al-Mansur, the Abbasid Caliphate moved the capital of the Muslim world to the new city of Baghdad.
How was the Baghdad aslo known ?
Baghdad, also known as the ‘Round City’,
How was the Baghdad built?
It was built as two large semi-circles with a mosque in the centre.
Who lived inside the city wals?
Only the most important people lived inside the city walls.
Why did Baghdad became a center of knowladge and culture?
During the Golden Age, Baghdad became a centre of knowledge and culture. Major advances were made in science, maths and medicine. Scholars travelled to the city from all around the world to study.
Where does Baghdad sits?
Baghdad sits on the banks of the River Tigris.
Who and What did people brought to Baghdad?
Sailors and merchants brought precious items from around the world to the city.
Who lived in Baghdad?
As well as being a Muslim community, people with other beliefs lived there, including Jews and Christians.
What was the population of Baghdad?
It is believed that during this period of prosperity, the population of Baghdad reached 2 million people at its peak!
When did the Golden Age ended?
The Golden Age ended in 1258 CE
Why did the Golden Age end?
It ended when the Mongols defeated the Abbasids. The Abbasids fled to Egypt.