Where did the Abbasids overthrow the Umayyads?
In Baghdad
In Damascus
In Cairo
In Madrid
Answer
The Abbasid Revolution triumphed in overthrowing the Umayyad dynasty's rule in Damascus, a pivotal moment marking a significant turning point in Islamic history. This conquest led to the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate, ushering in a new era of political, cultural, and intellectual prosperity.
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