Umayyad Caliphate

661 CE – 750 CE · Ortadoğu · Capital: Şam

The caliphate that held the most extensive territories in Islamic history.

Period:
661 CE – 750 CE
Capital:
Şam
Region:
Ortadoğu
Type:
caliphate
Religion:
İslam
Language:
Arapça
Government:
Halifelik
Peak population:
62,000,000

It stretched from Spain to Central Asia.

Rulers (4)

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What was Umayyad Caliphate?
The caliphate that held the most extensive territories in Islamic history.
When did Umayyad Caliphate exist?
661 CE – 750 CE
What was the capital of Umayyad Caliphate?
Şam
Where was Umayyad Caliphate located?
Ortadoğu