Abbasid Caliphate (influence)

The Abbasid Caliphate, ruling from 750 to 1258 CE, was a major Islamic empire known for cultural, scientific, and economic growth. It shifted the political capital to Baghdad, making it a global center for learning, commerce, and innovation during the Islamic Golden Age. The caliphate promoted advancements in medicine, mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, influencing both the Islamic world and Europe. It also helped spread Islam and fostered diverse societies. Although it eventually fragmented and declined, its legacy includes significant contributions to knowledge, architecture, and governance, shaping the medieval world and beyond.