Battle of the Zab River: The Abbasid Revolution

The video explores the rise and fall of the Umayyad Caliphate, highlighting internal strife and ethnic tensions that led to its decline. It details the Abbasid Revolution, led by Abu Muslim, which capitalized on these tensions to overthrow the Umayyads. The decisive Battle of the Greater Zab marked the end of the Umayyad dynasty and the beginning of the Abbasid Caliphate, ushering in a new era of cultural and scientific growth in the Islamic world.

What strategies did the Abbasids employ to gain support against the Umayyads?

How did Abu Muslim contribute to the success of the Abbasid revolution?

Describe the battle that determined the outcome of the Abbasid revolution.

What were the consequences of Marvan's death for the Umayyad dynasty?