History glossary
Abbasid Caliphate
the dynasty that replaced most Umayyad rule in 750 and founded Baghdad.
- Category
- Dynasty
- Region
- Islamic world
- Date range
- 750 CE onward
What it means
The Abbasid Caliphate replaced Umayyad rule in most of the Islamic world in 750 and founded Baghdad as an imperial capital in 762.
Stories using this term
The Rise of Islam
From Muhammad's first revelations to the early caliphates, Islam grew from a Meccan message into a civilisation spanning Africa, Asia and Europe.
The Mongol Empire
From scattered steppe tribes to the largest contiguous empire in history, the Mongols reshaped Eurasia through conquest, terror, and trade.
The Crusades
From Pope Urban II's call at Clermont to the fall of Acre, the Crusades reshaped the medieval world through religious war, cross-cultural encounter, and lasting consequences for Europe and the Middle East.
