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41. The Umayyad Caliphate was overthrown in 751 A.D by Abbasids after the ____?

اموی خلافت کو 751 عیسوی میں عباسیوں نے _____ کے بعد ختم کیا تھا؟

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Answer: Battle of Zab

Explanation The Umayyad Caliphate was overthrow n in 750/751 AD Abbasids defeated the Umayyads in the Battle of the Zab Battle of the Zab is also known as th e Battle of the Great Zab River Battle of the Zab (750 AD): The Abbasid forces, led by Abu al-Abbas al-Saffah, Defeated the army of the last Umayyad caliph, Marwan II. Abbasid Revolution (747–750 AD): The revolution began in 747 in Khorasan, Fueled by non-Arab Muslims (Mawali) and Shia supporters against Umayyad rule. **** Last updated by NS on 01 MAY 2026

42. Mawalis were:

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Answer: Non-Arabs

Explanation Originally, Mawalis were clients of an Arab tribe, but with the advent of Islam, the term came to refer to non-Arab Muslims and other client allies of the Muslim community. AGM 08-01-2023

43. Treaty of Sevres was signed in ________?

معاہدہ سیورز کب دستخط ہوا؟

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Answer: 1920

Explanation The Treaty of Sèvres was signed in August 10, 1920 . It was an agreement between the Allied Powers and the Ottoman Empire after World War I. The treaty aimed to divide Ottoman territories and limit its power. Additional Details / Facts It was never fully implemented due to the Turkish War of Independence . Later replaced by the Treaty of Lausanne (1923) . Key loss for the Ottoman Empire included lands in the Middle East and Anatolia .

44. Who held the political power during the second period of the Abbasid Caliphate after 1261 CE?

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Answer: Mamluks

Explanation Mamluk, was slave soldie r , established during the Abbasid era that later won political control of several Muslim states. Under the A yyubid sultanate , Mamluk generals used their power to establish a dynasty that r uled Egypt and Syria from 1250 to 1517 .

45. What area of culture flourished during the Golden Age of Islam?

اسلام کے سنہری دور میں ثقافت کا کون سا شعبہ پروان چڑھا؟

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Answer: All

Explanation The Islamic Golden Age , traditionally dated from the 8th century to the 13th century, during which much of the historically Islamic world was ruled by various caliphates and science, economic development, and cultural works flourished.

46. Which of the following regions was NOT a part of the Umayyad Caliphate at its peak?

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا علاقہ اپنے عروج پر اموی خلافت کا حصہ نہیں تھا؟

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Answer: South America

Explanation The Umayyad Caliphate controlled the Middle East, parts of India, much of North Africa, and Spain. The region of Syria remained the Umayyads' main power base thereafter, and Damascus was their capital.

47. Baybars, the Mamluke Sultan of Egypt, took ___________ to install him as Abbasid caliph in Cairo in the year 1261 AD.

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Answer: Al-Mustansir

Explanation Baibars :4th mamluk sultan Sultan of Egypt and Syria Reign 24 October 1260 – 1 July 1277 Coronation 1260 at Salihiyah Predecessor Saif ad-Din Qutuz Successor Al-Said Barakah

48. Who ruled Ottoman Turkey in the 16th century?

سولویں صدی میں سلطنت عثمانیہ پر کس نے حکومت کی؟

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Answer: Suleiman

Explanation In the 16th century, Ottoman Turkey was primarily ruled by Suleiman the Magnificent, reigning from 1520 to 1566. He was succeeded by his son Selim II , who ruled from 1566 to 1574, continuing his father's policies. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Ottoman Empire was controlling much of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, the Caucasus, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa.

49. The Muslim invaded Spain in _____?

مسلمانوں نےکب اسپین پر حملہ کیا؟

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Answer: 711 A.D

Explanation In 711 AD, Tariq initiate d the conquest of Spain Leading to the establishment of the Emirate of Cordoba He was th e Umayyad commander Launched the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula He led a Berber army across the Strait of Gibraltar Defeated the Visigothic King Roderic at the Battle of Guadalete "Gibraltar" is derived from th e Arabic name Jabal Ṭāriq The conquest laste d from 711 to 718 AD Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

50. The Caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate was elected from a number of religious wise men.

اسلام کے سنہری دور میں ثقافت کا کون سا شعبہ پروان چڑھا؟

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Answer: FALSE

Explanation The Abbasid caliphs established the city of Baghdad in 762 CE. It became a center of learning and the hub of what is known as the Golden Age of Islam. _________________________- Abbasid caliphate, second of the two great dynasties of the Muslim empire of the caliphate. It overthrew the Umayyad caliphate in 750 ce and reigned as the Abbasid caliphate until it was destroyed by the Mongol invasion in 1258 .

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