Islamic Empires TImeline

Muhammad's Birth

570

Muhammad was born in 570 in the city of Mecca. He was orphaned at a young age and was raised by his grandparents.

History Of Islam

Period: 570 to Mar 3, 2014

The histroy of Islam and its empires

Angel Gabriel

Mar 3, 610

In 610 Muhammad was visited by Angel Gabriel at Mt. Hira. He was told that he was a prophet sent to Earth by God.

Preaching Begins

Jun 4, 613

By 613, Muhammad began preaching his new ideas in Mecca. Some people were attracted to Islam, but many people feared that with Muhammads growing popularity Mecca would lose its status as a holy city.

Islam

Mar 4, 622

In 622 the new religion Islam began. It was founded by Muhammad. His followers were called Muslims, and they spread Islam throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.

The Hijrah

Mar 4, 622

Muhammad and his followers fled to Medina after years of attacks. This date was known as the Hijrah. Medina is where Muhammad gained new converts who put Islam above their clans and families. he taught respect for people of the book (Christians and Jews).

Muhammad returns to Mecca

May 7, 630

In 630, Muhammad and his troops returned to Mecca. He had 10,000 troops and they conquered the city. They destroyed the god statues in the Ka'aba, leaving only the statue for Allah. This time, the people in Mecca converted to Islam.

Muhammad's Death

Mar 4, 632

Muhammad died in 632. But, his faith began to spread.

Defeat Byzantine Army

Dec 31, 641

The Islamic people enter Egypt and defeat the Byzantine Army. This was seen as a great conquest.

North Africa

Mar 5, 655

655 was when the Islam religion began to spread throughout North Africa.

Imam Ali

Oct 8, 661

Imam Ali is killed in 661. This brings and end to the four "righteous caliphs".

Conquers more Lands

Mar 5, 711

The Muslim army wanted to conquer lots of lands. In 711 they went into Spain, crossing the strait of Gibraltar and pushed into France.

Defeated in France

Mar 5, 732

In 732 in Tours, France, the Muslim Army was defeated.

Baghdad

Mar 5, 750

750 is when the Abbasids take rule from the Umayyads, and this switches the power to Baghdad.

Muslims in India

Mar 16, 1000

In the year 1000, Muslim Turks and Afghans pushed into India.

Start of the Crusades

Jun 30, 1095

In 1905, Pope Urban II was led to call for the First Crusade, after reports of Seljuk interference with Christians traveling to Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Captured

Feb 19, 1099

In 1099, Christian Crusaders captured Jerusalem.

HIndu Armies

Mar 16, 1100

This was when the sultan of Ghur defeated Hindu armies across the Northerrn Plain.

Muslims in Asia

Mar 16, 1120

in 1120, Malaysian traders talk to Muslims who teach them about Islam. Islam starts to spread to Malaysia and throughout Asia.

Delhi Sultanate

Mar 16, 1206

This was the start of the Delhi Sultanate, which lasted frim 1206-1526.

1st Ottoman State

Mar 16, 1299

in 1299 in Anatolia, Turkey the first Ottoman State is formed.

Expansion of The Ottoman Empire

Mar 16, 1300

The Ottoman's expanded in the 1300's alot. They were across Asia Minor and into southeastern Europe.

India Invaded

Dec 16, 1398

In 1398, Tamerlane invaded India. Loads of artisans were enslaved to build Tamerlane'scapital.

Capture Constantinople

Mar 16, 1453

in 1453, after many failed attempts, Muhammad II finally captured Constantinople.

Istanbul

Mar 16, 1453

1453 was a big year because The Ottomans conquered Constantinople of the Byzantine EMpire, and change it to Istanbul.

Safavid Empire

Mar 16, 1500

In the early 1500's, The Safavide Empire had a strong empire in Persia, but was always in frequent war about religion.

Golden Age

Mar 16, 1520

Sultan Suleiman ruled from 1520-1566, and the ottoman empire had their Golden Age under his rule.

More Invaders

Mar 16, 1526

Turkish and Mongol Invaders invaded India. Babaur led them. He was a poet, military genius and an author.

Suleiman

Mar 16, 1529

in 1529, Suleiman was able to get the city of Vienna, making the rest of Western Europe scared.

Akbar the Great

Mar 16, 1556

Akbar the Great reigned from 1556-1605. During this time, he led the Muslims to their Golden Age.

Sha Abbas

Mar 16, 1588

From 1588-1629 Abbas the Grat was king. Under his rule, he centralized the government and created a stron military force.

Decline of Ottoman Empire

Mar 16, 1700

The Ottoman Empire was behind in many things such as commerce and military technology, while other empires were pushing ahead.

Decline of Safavid Empire

Mar 16, 1722

The Safavid Empire was slowly losing its glory after Sha Abbah died. Sunnis Afghan's rebelled and forced the last ruler to resign in 1722.

Conquests

Mar 2, 2022

Muslims enter North Arabia and conquer Jerusalem. This helps the Islamic Religion to spread.

Caliph Harun ar-Rashid

Mar 2, 2022

From 786 to 809 C.E, Caliph Harun ar-Rashid ruled in the Islamic Empire. This was the Golden Age of Islam, and he is one of their most celebrated leaders.

Abassid control breaks

Mar 2, 2022

In 850, the Abassid control over the Arab empire was breaking. In other places like Spain and Egypt, independednt dynasties had control of seperate Muslim states.