749 ⟶ Battles of Isfahan and Nihawand and Capture of Kufa

Battle of Isfahan and Battle of Nihawand. Capture of Kufa by...
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🚩 Al-Mukhtar Declares Himself Caliph

Al-Mukhtar declares himself as the caliph at Kufa.⟶
Al-Mukhtar Declares Himself Caliph (686)
Al-MukhtarKufaFitnaUmayyad CaliphateRebellionShi'aPolitical InstabilitySuccession Crisis
IraqIraq

⚔️ Battle of Maskin; Kufa Falls to Abd al-Malik

Battle of Maskin. Kufa falls to Abd al-Malik.⟶
Battle of Maskin; Kufa Falls to Abd al-Malik (691)
Battle of MaskinKufaAbd al-MalikUmayyad CaliphateFitnaCivil WarPolitical Control
IraqIraq

⚔️ Marwan II Recaptures Kufa and Mosul

Battle of Rupar Thutha, Kufa and Mosul occupied by Marwan II.⟶
MilitaryUmayyad CaliphateKufaMosulCivil WarMarwan II
IraqIraq

⚔️ Battle of Ray

Battle of Ray (811).⟶
Battle of Ray (748)
Abbasid CaliphateMilitary ConflictEarly Abbasid PeriodRegional ConflictBattle
IranIran

🚩 Battles of Isfahan and Nihawand and Capture of Kufa

Battle of Isfahan and Battle of Nihawand. Capture of Kufa by the Abbasids. Al-Saffah becomes the Abbasid Caliph at Kufa.⟶
Battles of Isfahan and Nihawand and Capture of Kufa (749)
Abbasid RevolutionMilitary ConquestKufaEarly Abbasid PeriodPolitical Transition
IranIranIraqIraq

💥 Battle of Zab and Fall of the Umayyad Caliphate

Battle of Zab. Fall of Damascus. End of the Umayyads.⟶
Battle of Zab and Fall of the Umayyad Caliphate (750)
Abbasid RevolutionUmayyad CaliphatePolitical RevolutionDynastic ChangeBattleCivil War
IraqIraqSyriaSyria