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570
Muhummad was born
Muhammad was born in Mecca, into a big, poor clan. He was orphaned at a younge age. He was raised by his grandparents. he became an honest and successful merchant. He married a wealthy merchant and started a family. -
Period: 570 to
Islam Timeline
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Jan 1, 610
Visited by Angel Gabriel
He was told he was a prophet sent to earth by god. He then began preaching a new monotheistic faith called Islam. -
Jan 1, 622
The Hijra
When Muhammad was with the threat of murder, him and his followers left Mecca for yathrib, the journey was known as the hijra. -
Jan 1, 630
Muhammad wins control of Mecca
Muhammads army of Muslims entered Mecca peacefully. He did destroy all the idols, except for Allah because Allah is the only god. -
Jan 1, 632
Muhammads death
In the next 2 years, he worked to unite all the Arabs. when he died it plunged all his followers into grief.Islam survived the death of the prophet. -
Jan 1, 637
The Fall of Jerusalem
Jerusalem falls to the Rashidun army. -
Jan 1, 640
Conquest of Persia
They rapidly demolished Persia Empire and swooping into Egypt. -
Jan 1, 655
Assasination of Uthman
Assasination of Uthman, the the third caliph to muhammad. -
Jan 1, 661
Death of Ali ibn Abi Talib
Death of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the fourth caliph. -
Jan 1, 711
Muhammad ibn Qasim initiates Arab conquest of India.
Muslims enter Spain in the west and India in the east. Islamic forces eventually take over almost all of the peninsula, -
Jan 1, 732
Muslims are defeated at Potiers, France.
Charles Martel defeats the muslims at Potiers -
Jan 1, 750
Abbasids capture Damascus
Ending Umayyad rule in syria, Abbasids capture Damascus, pushing Umayyads out of syria. -
Jan 1, 1000
Further Spread Through Africa
Islam continues to spread through Africa, including Nigeria, which served as a trading center between the northern and central regions of Africa. -
Jan 1, 1095
Pope Urban II initiates the First Crusade.
The first crusade lasted about 4 years, forces fought for Jerusalem. -
Jan 1, 1099
Crusaders capture Jerusalem, ending the First Crusade.
European Crusaders take Jerusalem from the Muslims. Eventually Muslims defeat the Crusaders and regain control of the holy land. -
Jan 1, 1120
Continued spread of Islam.
Islam continues to spread throughout Asia. Malaysian traders interact with Muslims who teach them about Islam. -
Jan 1, 1144
The Second Crusade
The Second Crusade was announced by Pope Eugene III.
The crusade was a failure for the crusaders and a great victory for the Muslims. It would have a key influence on the fall of Jerusalem and give way to the Third Crusade at the end of the 12th century. -
Jan 1, 1187
The Third Crusade
An attempt by European leaders to reconquer the Holy Land from Saladin. It was very successful, capturing Acre and Jaffa but failed to capture Jerusalem. -
Jan 1, 1206
Delhi Sultanate
Ghurids establish the Delhi Sultanate in India. -
Jan 1, 1299
Ottoman Empire
The earliest Ottoman state is formed in Anatolia, Turkey -
Jan 1, 1453
Establisment of Istanbul
Ottomans conquer the Byzantine state of Constantinople and change its name to Istanbul. -
Jan 1, 1453
End of Hundred Year,s war.
Bordeaux falls to French forces and the Hundred Years' War ends without a treaty. -
Jan 1, 1529
Attack On Vienna
Ottomans lift first siege of Vienna and retreat. -
Jan 1, 1543
Ottomans siege Hungary
Hungary is conquered by the Ottomans. -
Jan 1, 1556
Akbar
Reign of Akbar, Mughal emperor. -
Sepoy Rebellion
Rebellion against English East India Company rule takes over northern India.
