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Period: May 25, 600 to May 25, 1300
C.E. The Postclassical Era
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May 25, 604
C.E - 646, C.E. Harsha's Empire
Harsha's Empire in India lasted from 604 - 646. He was 16 years old when he was elected emperor. -
May 25, 661
C.E. - 750, C.E. Umayyad Caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate Lasted from 661 to 750 in Demascus. -
May 25, 711
C.E. Muslim Raids
The first muslim raids into india were from 711 to 713. -
May 25, 775
C.E. Reign of al-Mahdi
al Mahdi ruled India from 775 to 785. -
May 25, 1055
C.E. Buyids Overthrown
In 1055 the Seljuk Turks overthrow the Buyids and eventually gain control of the Caliphate. -
May 25, 1111
C.E. al-Ghazali's Death
The death of the famous philosopher and scientist, al-Ghazali, occured in 1111. -
May 25, 1206
C.E. Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate was established in India in 1206. -
May 25, 1291
C.E. Fall of Acre
In 1291, the stronghold of Acre fell. It was the last Crusader stronghold in the Middle East. -
C.E. Reign of al-Rashid
The Emperor al-Rashid reigned from 786 to 809. -
C.E. Dynasty in Tunisia
An independent dynasty was established in Tunisia in the year 800. -
C.E. Reign of al-Ma'mun
The reign of al-Ma'mun lasted from 813 to 833. This is also when the first mercenary forces were recruited. -
C.E. Buyids Capture Baghdad
The Persian Buyids capture Baghdad in 945. The Caliphs are then made into puppet rulers. -
C.E. Ghanzi Raids
998 was the year that the Ghanzis began raiding western India.