Battle of the Zab River, 750 AD l Rise of the Abbasids l End of the Umayyad Caliphate

The Battle of the Zab , took place on January 25, 750, on the banks of the Great Zab River in what is now the modern country of Iraq. It spelled the end of the Umayyad Caliphate and the rise of the Abbasids, a dynasty that would last from 750 to 1258. Witness the Historic Turning Point that Ended the Umayyad Caliphate and Birthed the Abbasid Dynasty | Join us as we delve into the dramatic Battle of the Zab, a monumental clash on the banks of the Great Zab River in present-day Iraq. Discover how this fateful battle marked the downfall of the Umayyad Caliphate and paved the way for the rise of the powerful Abbasid Dynasty, spanning over five centuries. Uncover the captivating historical details and explore the profound impact of this momentous event on the course of Islamic history.