Becoming one of the largest cities in the world in a short time, Baghdad became the center of science, trade, and culture during the Golden Age of Islam. Through institutions such as the House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikma), Greek, Persian, and Indian knowledge was translated into Arabic and developed.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Foundation of Baghdad?
- In 762, the Abbasid caliph al-Mansur founded the new capital, Baghdad (Madinat al-Salam), on the banks of the Tigris.
- When did Foundation of Baghdad happen?
- 762 CE