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title: “🏰 The Rise and Fall of the Umayyad Caliphate: Pioneers of Arab Expansion” description: “Explore the legacy of the Umayyad Caliphate, a dynasty that ruled the Islamic world from 661 to 750. Understand its political, cultural, and military achievements, challenges, and eventual downfall.” date: 2023-10-03 author: “Yusuf Al-Rasheed” tags:
Islam Umayyad Caliphate Islamic History Arab Expansion Abbasid Revolution categories: History Islamic Studies Middle Eastern Studies keywords: Umayyad Dynasty Islamic Caliphate Arab History Islamic Expansion Early Islamic Empires Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan The Umayyad Caliphate: Pioneers of Early Islamic Expansion 🌟 Definition and Meaning The Umayyad Caliphate was a dynasty that ruled the Islamic world from the death of the fourth Sunni caliph (first Shii imam), Ali, in 661 until 750. Established by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan of the prestigious Meccan clan of Umayyah, the Umayyad era is marked by significant military, political, and cultural achievements.