Islamic Empire

  • 632

    Muhammad Dies

    Abu Bakr of the Umayyad clan becomes caliph, Umayyad Empire begins
  • Period: 632 to 1258

    Islamic Empire Assignment

  • 634

    Abu Bakr's Reign Ends

  • 656

    Civil War

    3rd Caliph, Uthman, is assassinated.
  • 661

    Civil War Ends

    those in support of the Umayyad empire win
  • 750

    Umayyad Empire Ends

    the Umayyad Empire is overthrown by the Abbasids. Abbasid Caliphate was established
  • 1258

    Abbasids' Rule Ends

    external and internal conflicts lead to the fall of the Abbasid Empire