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762
Establishment
Baghdad was established under the Abbasid Dynasty. The capital was moved from Damascus to Baghdad and the Golden Age of the city began, staying fairly in line with the Golden Age of the Islamic Empires. -
Period: 762 to 1258
The Golden Age of Baghdad
Throughout this time Baghdad maintained a strong influence over Africa, Europe, and Asia. By being a part of the Islamic Empires' huge scope, the trade of culture, ideas, religion, and goods involving Baghdad was able to drastically affect the world and by far affected the modern world. -
814
The House of Wisdom
Established by al- Ma'mun after he conquered Baghdad. -
861
Caliph Al- Mutawakkil
Caliph Al- Mutawakkil was assassinated. -
865
City Wall
The wall surrounding the city was built, fortifying the city and protecting the trade occurring within. -
946
The Battle of Baghdad
Continuous conflict between Shia and Sunni Muslims ended with the Shia Buyids coming to power after the Battle of Baghdad. -
1060
Dar al Kutub Library
The Dar al Kutub Library was established, furthering the appeal of Baghdad to traders and foreigners. -
1157
Abbasid- Selijuq Wars
The siege of Baghdad once again brought war into the city with the Abbasid- Selijuq Wars. -
1258
End of Golden Age
The Golden Age of Baghdad ended after Abbasid decline throughout the 13th century. Hulegu Khan of the Mongols finally trashed the city and dealt the final blow to the Golden Age of Baghdad -
1272
Marco Polo
Marco Polo visited the city for the first time. -
1326
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta visited Baghdad -
1508
New Rulers
Baghdad became a part of the Persian Empire, and later was taken over by the Sunnite Ottoman Empire until the Great War -
New Baghdad
Throughout the 19th century Baghdad slowly regained its role in trade. -
Iraq
Baghdad became the capital of the newly formed country- Iraq. -
Modern Baghdad
In the 20th century, the city grew to be a modern city and was listed as one of the least hospitable places in the world to live in 2012.