Who succeeded the Umayyad dynasty in ruling Al-Andalus?
The Ayyubid dynasty
The Abbasid dynasty
The Fatimid dynasty
The Caliphate of Córdoba
Answer
The Umayyad dynasty was succeeded by the Caliphate of Córdoba, an independent Islamic state in the Iberian Peninsula. Established in 756 by Abd ar-Rahman I, it flourished as a major cultural, intellectual, and economic center during the 10th century, renowned for its architectural achievements, poetry, philosophy, and scientific advancements, contributing significantly to the transmission of knowledge and intellectual exchange between Europe and the Islamic world.
The Legacy of Abd al-Rahman I: Test Your Knowledge of the Founder of the Emirate of Córdoba
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