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570
Exact date is unclear
Muhammad is born -
Period: 570 to 800
Islam
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610
So it begins...
Muhammad starts to spread Islam -
630
His Return
Muhammad returns to Mecca after making the Hijrah to Medina -
632
His Death
Muhammad dies -
661
The Schism
Islam splits into factions -
661
Under new management
Umayyads come to power and establish their capital in Damascus -
711
Going for Europe
Umayyads begin their conquest of Spain -
750
Next dynasty
Abbasids overthrow the Umayyads