Military & Warfare

Abbasid Rebels Conquer Umayyad Forces

The Battle of the Zab marked a decisive victory for the Abbasid rebels against the Umayyad Caliphate. Taking place near the Zab River in present-day Iraq, the conflict was a critical turning point that effectively dismantled Umayyad rule. Led by Abu Muslim al-Khorasani, the Abbasid forces strategically outmaneuvered their opponents, resulting in a rout that would lead to the end of the Umayyad dynasty and the establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate.

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