Q
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Islamic Studies Caliphate & Rulers: From the Rightly Guided Caliphs to the Ottoman Caliphate
What was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate?
Explanation
Damascus (Syria) was the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate throughout its existence (41–132 AH).
Reference: Islamic Studies - Caliphate & Rulers , Page 7
Hint
Mu'awiyah had been the governor of Syria before becoming Caliph.