The Islamic caliphate originally overseen by Muhammad and his successors would eventually fragment. One of the most dominant successor states was the Abbasid Caliphate. Continue reading
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The Byzantine Empire: The Nika Revolt
The eastern remnant of the Roman Empire, which became known as the Byzantine Empire,had a tumultuous existence, gaining, and then losing, vast amounts of territory. The Nika Revolts, discussed here by the historian Procopius were one example.
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