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The Umayyads established a hereditary system of succession, with the title of Caliph automatically passing within the clan

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The Umayyads established a hereditary system of succession, with the title of Caliph automatically passing within the clan

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The also moved the capital of the Muslim empire to Damascus in Syria, which mad it easier to control lands.

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The also moved the capital of the Muslim empire to Damascus in Syria, which mad it easier to control lands.

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These action split Islam into two branches Sunni accepted  Umayyad rule. 

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These action split Islam into two branches Sunni accepted  Umayyad rule. 

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opposite to the Umayyads grew until rebel group overthrew them in 750 a rival clan called the Abbasids who were descendants of the empire

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opposite to the Umayyads grew until rebel group overthrew them in 750 a rival clan called the Abbasids who were descendants of the empire

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Despite the split the Umayyed expanded the Muslim empire which spread into new areas.

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Despite the split the Umayyed expanded the Muslim empire which spread into new areas.

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Many Muslims believed that Umayyads put too much emphasis on gaining wealth and power

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Many Muslims believed that Umayyads put too much emphasis on gaining wealth and power

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the Abbasids ruled during a prosperous golden age in Muslims history but the Caliphs were isolated from the people 

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the Abbasids ruled during a prosperous golden age in Muslims history but the Caliphs were isolated from the people 

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Muslims had first conquered Spain in 711, and much of the region came under Umayyad prince.

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Muslims had first conquered Spain in 711, and much of the region came under Umayyad prince.

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From the city of Cordoba he established a powerful independent state called a-Analus.

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From the city of Cordoba he established a powerful independent state called a-Analus.

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They built a huge army that replied on mainly turkish  mercenaries or hired soldiers 

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They built a huge army that replied on mainly turkish  mercenaries or hired soldiers 

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then in 1258 an invading group from asia called the mongols stormed baghdad and killed the last abbasid caliph

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then in 1258 an invading group from asia called the mongols stormed baghdad and killed the last abbasid caliph

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A-Andalus flourished under the Umayyad dynasty, developing a thriving economy. The state reached  it's peak under leader ship of Abd al-Rahaman 111

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A-Andalus flourished under the Umayyad dynasty, developing a thriving economy. The state reached  it's peak under leader ship of Abd al-Rahaman 111

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The Ottamans formed the largest Muslim empire of the time.

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The Ottamans formed the largest Muslim empire of the time.

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The Safavids became rivals with the ottomans.  

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The Safavids became rivals with the ottomans.  

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The Safavid Empire arose when a yuothful leader named Ismail united the Persian kingdoms into an independent state in 1501.

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The Safavid Empire arose when a yuothful leader named Ismail united the Persian kingdoms into an independent state in 1501.

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The Safavids used their wealth to build fabulous palaces and mosques and schools, hospitals, roads. and bridges.

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The Safavids used their wealth to build fabulous palaces and mosques and schools, hospitals, roads. and bridges.

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Safavids also made Persia into a cultural center by encouraging  the immigration of sh'ite scholars and attracting crafts people

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Safavids also made Persia into a cultural center by encouraging  the immigration of sh'ite scholars and attracting crafts people