Q
Easy 1 Mark
Islamic Studies Caliphate & Rulers: From the Rightly Guided Caliphs to the Ottoman Caliphate
Who founded the Abbasid Caliphate?
Explanation
Abul Abbas as-Saffah founded the Abbasid Caliphate in 132 AH after overthrowing the Umayyads.
Reference: Islamic Studies - Caliphate & Rulers , Page 8
Hint
As-Saffah means 'the blood-shedder' due to his harsh treatment of the Umayyads.
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