The Capital of Umayyad Dynasty was?

Explanation

The Umayyad Caliphate (661–750 CE) was the first major hereditary dynasty in Islamic history, founded by Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan (R.A). He shifted the capital from Madina to Damascus in Syria, which remained the political and administrative center throughout Umayyad rule. This move reflected the growing importance of Syria as a power base and allowed the Umayyads to consolidate their vast empire stretching from Spain to Central Asia.

Good to know

Before the Umayyads, the capital of the Rashidun Caliphate was Madina, and later briefly Kufa during Hazrat Ali's (R.A) caliphate. The Umayyads chose Damascus due to its strategic location and Muawiya's strong governorship there. The Abbasids later moved the capital to Baghdad in 750 CE after overthrowing the Umayyads.

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