Discover the Expansion and Decline of the Umayyad Caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate, established in 661 CE, marks a pivotal chapter in the annals of Islamic history, representing the first great Muslim dynasty to rule the expanding Islamic empire. The Umayyads, taking their name from the clan of Umayya, came to power after a period of civil strife and discord. Under the … Read more