Empires

  • 1031 BCE

    Fall of the Umayyad Caliphate of Cordoba.

    After years of infighting, the caliphate collapsed and fractured into a number of Independent Muslim taifa. This period was characterized by an expansion of trade, and culture, including construction of well-known pieces of Andalusi architecture.
  • 787 BCE

    Death of Death of Abd al-Rahman I

    Abd al-Rahman I died in 788, and he was succeeded as Emir of Cordoba by Hisham I of Cordoba
  • Construction of The Great Mosque
    785 BCE

    Construction of The Great Mosque

    Abd al-Rahman I, the founder of Islamic Emirate of Cordoba, gave an order to build the Great Mosque. The Great Mosque was constructed in 785, and it expanded multiple times after Abd al-Rahman I, up until the late 10th century.
  • Zaragoza
    778 BCE

    Zaragoza

    Charlemagne expands his kingdom through military conquest. Charlemagne reargued is destroyed retreating from Spain in the battle of Roncesvalles.
  • 775 BCE

    Reign of Al-Mansur

    The second Abbasid caliph reigned from 754-775. The name 'al-Mansur' means 'conqueror. He founded a brand new Abbasid capital at Baghdad.
  • 656 BCE

    Ali ibn Abi Talib succeeds

    Ali was also highly critical of Uthman, who was widely accused of nepotism and corruption. Ali also repeatedly mediated between the caliph, and the provincial dissidents angered by his policies. After Uthman's assassination in June 656, Ali was elected caliph in Medina.
  • 651 BCE

    Conquest of Mesopotamia

    During the battle of al-Qadisiyyah 636 CE. Which lasted about 7 days. Because of this victory, the Arabs were able to take control of all of Mesopotamia.
  • 649 BCE

    Uthman ibn 'Affan

    Uthman ibn 'Affan succeeds Umar to become the third caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate. Uthman orders the establishment of one "true" Quran while also destroying the others.
  • Invasion of the Levant
    635 BCE

    Invasion of the Levant

    The Muslim conquest of the Levant which happened during the Arab Rashidun Caliphate invaded the Levant from the Arabian Peninsula, and conquered the region from the Byzantine Empire.
  • Muhammad dies in Medina
    632 BCE

    Muhammad dies in Medina

    After many battles fought within the Muslim community at the time. Few years later Muhammad died in Medina. Not really naming the next successor to lead the Muslim people.
  • Battle of trench
    627 BCE

    Battle of trench

    This happened on the outskirts of Madinah , Saudi Arabia. Muhammad and his army played a defensive strategy, and dug a deep trench to stop the Quraysh confederates from entering the city of Madinah.
  • Battle of Uhud
    625 BCE

    Battle of Uhud

    This battle occurred near Mount Uhud, which was just outside Medina, and involved around 3,000 Quraysh forces against about 1,000 Muslims. The Muslims had the upper hand in the battle, but strategic mistakes and disobedience.
  • Battle of Badr
    624 BCE

    Battle of Badr

    Major military victory led by the prophet muhammad that marked a turning point from the early Muslim community from a defensive stance toward one of stability and expansion.
  • Muhammad first revelation on Mount Hira
    610 BCE

    Muhammad first revelation on Mount Hira

    Muhammad receives his first revelation in 609 CE, in the cave on Mount Hira. Muslims require the Quran as the most important miracle of Muhammad.
  • Muhammad birth
    570 BCE

    Muhammad birth

    He was born c.570 CE, in Mecca. His father name was Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, and his mother name was Amina bint Wahb. His mother died when he was 6 years old, and his father died around the time Muhammad was born, leaving him an orphan.
  • Muhammad undertakes the Hegira
    Sep 27, 622

    Muhammad undertakes the Hegira

    The prophet Muhammad completes his Hegira, from Mecca, to Medina to escape persecution. Muhammad set about building the followers of his religion. The Hegira would later mark beginning year 1, of the Muslim calendar
  • Conquest of Khaybar
    628

    Conquest of Khaybar

    The Jews barricade themselves in a fort at Khaybar oasis, and they were allowed to live there only if they pay their one third of their produce. The first pilgrimage made by muhammad, and his Muslims to Mecca after migrating to Medina
  • Next successor: Abu Bakr
    633

    Next successor: Abu Bakr

    Abu Bakr became the first caliph of the Rashidun, or Ummah. Sunni Muslims believe that Abu Bakr was the proper successor. Shi'a Muslims believe that Ali should have succeed Muhammad as caliph.
  • New Successor
    Aug 22, 634

    New Successor

    After Abu Bakr died, and making Umar his successor. When Umar became the next successor, he restored Abu Ubaidah ibn-al-jarrah to overall command of the Muslims armies.
  • 750

    Fall of the Umayyad Caliphate

    After the Umayyad dynasty in Syria fell to the Abbasids. The one surviving member, 'Abd al-Rahman I, escaped to Spain, and established autonomous rule there.