761 ⟶ Marriage of Raytah and Muhammad (future al-Mahdi)

Marriage of Abbasid princess Raytah and Muhammad (future al-...
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🏙️ Babylon Becomes the World's Largest City

Babylon, capital of Babylonia becomes the largest city of the world, taking the lead from Nineveh, capital of Assyria.⟶
Babylon Becomes the World's Largest City (-612)
UrbanizationAncient greecePopulationPolitical GeographyCivilization
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💍 Marriage of Raytah and Muhammad (future al-Mahdi)

Marriage of Abbasid princess Raytah and Muhammad (future al-Mahdi).⟶
Marriage of Raytah and Muhammad (future al-Mahdi) (761)
MarriageAbbasid CaliphateIslamMonarchyCaliphateFamilyPolitical Intrigue
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👑 Caliph al-Mansur's Death and Al-Mahdi's Succession

Death of caliph al-Mansur and he was succeeded by al-Mahdi.⟶
Caliph al-Mansur's Death and Al-Mahdi's Succession (775)
Abbasid CaliphateSuccessionPolitical LeadershipMiddle AgesIslamic History
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🎎 Marriage of Zubaidah and Harun al-Rashid; Xi'an Stele Erection

Marriage of Abbasid princess Zubaidah and Harun al-Rashid. The Xi'an Stele is erected in China.⟶
Marriage of Zubaidah and Harun al-Rashid; Xi'an Stele Erection (781)
Abbasid CaliphateTang DynastyMarriageDiplomacyCultural ExchangeSilk RoadReligionIslamic WorldChristianityInscriptions
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👑 Al-Hadi's Death and Harun al-Rashid's Ascension to the Caliphate

Death of Abbasid caliph al-Hadi and ascension of caliph Harun al-Rashid.⟶
Al-Hadi's Death and Harun al-Rashid's Ascension to the Caliphate (786)
Abbasid CaliphateCaliphSuccessionIslamic HistoryMiddle AgesPolitical Transition
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⚔️ Iraqi Army Offensive Against Mahdi Army in Basra and Sadr City

Iraqi forces crack down on Muqtada al Sadr's Mahdi forces in Basra and Sadr City.⟶
Iraqi Army Offensive Against Mahdi Army in Basra and Sadr City (2008)
Iraq WarMilitary ConflictInsurgency
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