Q
Easy 1 Mark
Islamic Studies Caliphate & Rulers: From the Rightly Guided Caliphs to the Ottoman Caliphate
What was the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Explanation
Baghdad (Iraq) was the main capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. It was later briefly shifted to Samarra. Baghdad was founded by al-Mansur in 145 AH.
Reference: Islamic Studies - Caliphate & Rulers , Page 8
Hint
Baghdad became the largest and most prosperous city in the world during the Abbasid Golden Age.
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