Abbasid Caliphate

The Abbasid Caliphate was a major Islamic empire that began in 750 CE and lasted until the Mongol invasion in 1258 CE. It succeeded the Umayyad Caliphate and is known for its cultural and intellectual flourishing. The Abbasids moved the capital to Baghdad, which became a center of learning, trade, and innovation. They promoted science, philosophy, and the arts, leading to significant advancements in various fields. The Caliphate is often seen as a golden age of Islam, where diverse cultures and ideas thrived, influencing both the Islamic world and beyond, laying foundations for future developments.