The Abbasid Revolution and the Fragmentation of…
748 CE to 759 CE
The Abbasid Revolution and the Fragmentation of the Islamic World (749 CE)
In 749 CE, a rebellion topples the Damascus-based Umayyad Caliphate, leading to the rise of the Abbasid dynasty.
However, the Abbasids quickly lose control over the Caliphate’s westernmost provinces, as Spain (Al-Andalus) and Morocco remain loyal to the Umayyads. This results in the establishment of the Caliphate of Córdoba, an independent Umayyad stronghold in the West.
Departing from the Umayyads’ western-oriented policies, the Abbasids shift their focus eastward, consolidating power in Iran and Central Asia and ultimately relocating the capital to Baghdad, marking a new phase in Islamic civilization.
