This decisive Abbasid victory led to the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate and the rise to power of the Abbasid dynasty. The Battle of the Zab is regarded as a major turning point in Islamic history, marking the transfer of the caliphate and the future shift of the political center to Baghdad.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of the Zab (750)?
- This was a battle fought in 750 on the banks of the Great Zab River near present-day Iraq, between the Abbasid-led forces and the Umayyad army.
- When did Battle of the Zab (750) happen?
- 750 CE
- Where did Battle of the Zab (750) take place?
- Mezopotamya (Büyük Zap)