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Suleiman becomes ruler of the Ottoman empire.
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After a lot of persistence, the Christians finally overthrew the Muslim stronghold and gained control over Spain.
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Mongol leader Timur the Lame (unfortunate name) led armies to the Mid East and conquered both Muslim and non-Muslim lands.
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Hulagu Khan burned and looted Baghdad. He also killed the last Abbasid caliph.
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Genghiz Khan led the Mongols from Asia to Persia and Mesopotamia.
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The Muslim general Saladin overthrew the Christians in Jerusalem.
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Christian crusaders captured the city of Jerusalem from the Muslims.
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Pope Urban II led the First Crusade
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Baghdad was officially controlled by a Seljuk sultan. However, he left the Abbassid caliph as a figurehead.
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This is where the control Abbasid had over the Arab empire began to decline.
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The Seljuk Turks began to migrate from Asia to the Middle East. They adapted to the Islam religion and created an empire well across the Fertile Crescent.
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Abu al-Abbas captured Damascus.
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During the Battle of the Tours, the Muslim army was defeated.
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Muslim armies had conquered several countries, but their newest victory is crossing into Spain. They plan to push towards France.
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Sunni and Shiite Islams divide because they disagreed on how Muhammad's successor should be chosen.
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Muhammad fell ill and died
