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Jun 8, 632
Death of Muhammad
The succession of power in the Islamic world following the death of Muhammad would go on to determine the ways in which Islam was spread. This point also shows how far and how quickly Islam spread. -
Jan 1, 644
Uthman ibn Affan
Uthman ibn Affan becomes the third Rightly Guided Caliph, after his brother Umar is assassinated. -
Jan 1, 651
Islam comes to China
The third Caliph of Islam, Uthman ibn Affan, introduces Islam to China. The emperor is intrigued, but does not convert himself. -
Jan 1, 654
Abbasidian push into China
The Abbasid Caliphate begins a push into China, which concludes around 750-751. -
Jan 1, 713
Dashi Ambassador in China
Official Chinese records show that a Dashi ambassador arrived in China. Dashi is the Persian term that was used for Arab people at this time. -
Jan 1, 742
First Mosque in China
The Great Mosque, thought to be the first mosque in China, is built in Xian province. -
Jan 1, 750
Ferghana vs. Chech
Two minor kingdoms, Ferghana and Chech, begin fighting. Ferghana enlists the help of a Chinese leader to assassinate the Chechan king. Chech reaches out to the Abbasid Caliphate to retaliate. However, this did not mark the beginning of a war between the larger powers, as neither really had an interest in fighting the other. -
May 1, 751
Battle of Talas
This months-long battle took place between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Tang Dynasty. The Abbasid Caliphate had an overwhelming victory. -
Jan 1, 755
An Lushan Rebellion
The An Lushan Rebellion breaks out in China. The Abbasid Caliph sends 4000 of his own troops to assist the emperor in extinguishing the Rebellion. -
Chinese Muslims at Hajj
Nearly 2300 Chinese Muslims attend the Hajj in Mecca. Though this is not part of the Tang Dynasty directly, it demonstrates the lasting impacts Islam had on Chinese culture. -
Tang Dynasty and Abbasid Caliphate form Alliance
As Tibet launches attacks on Central Asia, the Tang Dynasty and Abbasid Caliphate form an alliance against them. -
Guanzhou Unrest
Guanzhou, a large Muslim settlement in early China, erupts in unrest. Many people flee the area. -
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Tang Dynasty
The Tang Dynasty begins with the installment of Emperor Gaozu and ends with the rule of Emperor Ai.
