Tang Dynasty compared to Islamic World

By Jacob18
  • Jan 1, 622

    Hijira - Muhammad and followers flee to Medina.Islamic calendar (AH, Anno Hegirae) begins.

  • Jan 1, 624

    The Yiwen Leiju encyclopedia is completed by Ouyang Xun.

  • Jan 1, 627

    China subdued its nomadic neighbors from the north and northwest, securing peace and safety on overland trade routes reaching as far as Syria and Rome.

  • Jan 1, 632

    Death of Muhammad. Abu Bakr chosen as caliph.

  • Jan 1, 700

    The expressions and images contained in the poems of Li Bo (ca. 700–762) and Du Fu (722–770) reflect the flamboyant lives of the court and the conflicting sentiments generated by military campaigns.

  • Jan 1, 710

    Arab armies enter Spain from North Africa.

  • Jan 1, 712

    The reign of Emperor Xuanzong begins

  • Compilation of the Tongdian history and encyclopedia by Du You is complete.

  • Muhammad preaches in Mecca.

  • Written collections of Hadith (sayings of the Prophet) are compiled. Sicily comes under Muslim rule.

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    Tang Dynasty

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    Ismlamic World