The Umayyad's VS. The Abbasids

Muhammad dies

Jun 8, 632

Muhammad passes away and Abu-Bakr becomes first caliph

The Conflict

Period: Jun 8, 632 to Jan 1, 1258

Abu- Bakr dies

Aug 23, 634

Abbasids override the Umayyads

Jan 1, 750

Abbasids Murder Umayyad Family

Jan 1, 750

One prince, Abd al-Rahman escapes
He flees to spain
Establishes a new Umayyad caliphate in al-Andalus

Abbasids move capital

Jan 1, 762

Capital is moved from Damascus to Baghdad, which helps trade.

Abbasids Downfalls

Jan 1, 1258