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The Abbasids By: Alper Yilmaz

Caliphs

Caliphs

  • The caliph Al-Mansur founded the city of Baghdad.
  • The Abbasid caliphs descended from Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib.

Art

Art

  • The Abbasids got their art from other cultures, and integrated them.
  • They also made glass, crystal, pottery, textiles, and clothing.

Expansion

Expansion of the Caliphate

  • During this early period of the dynasty of 775 to 861 when Al-Mansur, Harun al-Rashid, and al-Ma'mun governed, the caliphate's reputation and power was created.

Quick Overview

  • It was founded by a dynasty descended from Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib
  • The caliphate lasted from 750 to 1258.

Quick

Overview

Government

  • The government system is a theocracy, ruled by the Qur'an.
  • They were led by caliphs.

Government

Technology

Technology

  • The Abbasids made the windmill, watermills, gears, and they farmed new crops.
  • Many during the Arab Agricultural Revolution, including early industries for textiles, sugar, rope-making, matting, silk, and paper.

The Abbasids

Sources

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbasid_Caliphate
  • https://www.britannica.com/topic/Abbasid-caliphate
  • https://old.amu.ac.in/emp/studym/100003063.pdf
  • https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/abbasid-caliphate/abbasid-caliphate/E3AD0DF7481660F55AF555BADB5CDB18

Sources

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