Overview
The Abbasid Caliphate, also known as the Abbasid Empire, was the third Islamic caliphate, ruling from 750 to 1258. Descended from Muhammad's uncle, Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Abbasids came to power in 750 after overthrowing the Umayyad Caliphate. They initially centered their government in Kufa, Iraq, but in 762, Baghdad was founded and became their capital for most of their history. Baghdad flourished as a center of science, culture, arts, and invention, ushering in the Golden Age of Islam. The Abbasid period saw the inclusion of non-Arab Muslims in the political elite and the use of bureaucrats in government. After a period of turmoil, the caliphate's seat returned to Baghdad in 892.
Historical Periods
Abbasid Caliphate (750–750)
750 CE – 750 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 2,738,365 km²
Abbasid Caliphate (751–754)
751 CE – 754 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 7,548,459 km²
Abbasid Caliphate (755–756)
755 CE – 756 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 7,824,349 km²
Abbasid Caliphate (757–762)
757 CE – 762 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 7,888,496 km²
Abbasid Caliphate (763–767)
763 CE – 767 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 8,085,314 km²
Abbasid Caliphate (768–777)
768 CE – 777 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 8,139,951 km²
Abbasid Caliphate (778–782)
778 CE – 782 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 8,155,113 km²
Abbasid Caliphate (783–799)
783 CE – 799 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 8,141,479 km²
Abbasid Caliphate (800–813)
800 CE – 813 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 7,890,025 km²
Abbasid Caliphate (814–824)
814 CE – 824 CE
Capital: SamarraArea: 7,866,474 km²
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