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European Crusaders take Jerusalem from the Muslims. Eventually Muslims defeat the Crusaders and regain control of the holy land.
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The Abbasids take over rule from the Umayyads, shifting the seat of power to Baghdad.
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Muslims surrender at Potiers in France by Charles Martel.
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Muslims enter Spain and India. Soon the entire Iberian Peninsula is under Islamic rule.
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Imam Ali is murdered, bringing the end to the rule of the 4 righteous caliphs, and is the beginning of the Umayyed rule.
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Mohammed passes away to sickness,electing his father in law and close associate, Abu Bakr, as Caliph.