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Jan 1, 600
Saudi Arabia becomes Cradle to World's 3rd Monothiestic Religion
In the 7th century Arabia becomes the cradle of the world's third great monotheistic religion. -
Aug 23, 613
Muhammad Begins Preaching
Muhammad preaches in Mecca the message which he has received. -
Nov 8, 622
Assassination Attempt
There is a plot to assassinate him. He escapes to the town of Yathrib, about 300 kilometres to the north. -
Aug 17, 634
Omar
Abu Bakr is succeeded in 634 by Omar (another father-in-law of Muhummad.) -
Nov 30, 710
Zhongzong Poisoned
Plotting to be the second woman emperor, Empress Wei along with Princess Anle poisoned Zhongzong. At that time, Li Longji (son of Li Dan) launched a coup with the assistance of his parental aunt Princess Taiping, killing Empress Wei and Princess Anle. After that, Li Dan was crowned as Emperor Ruizong. -
Nov 30, 712
Li Longji enthroned
Emperor Ruizong abdicated and Li Longji was enthroned as Emperor Xuanzong. -
Aug 27, 747
Revolt in Persia
A revolt in Persia in 747 is headed by descendants of al-Abbas, an uncle of the prophet Muhammad. -
Tang Founded
The Duke of Li founded the Tang Dynasty -
Buddhist Persecution
The Tang emperor started a full-scale persecution of Buddhists. -
Peasant Revolt
A large-scale peasant uprising launched by Huang Chao again severely attacked the Tang regime -
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Islamic World
