The Abbasid Caliphate (750–1258) adopted the Black Standard (al-Raya), referencing the turban of the Prophet. Baghdad was its great capital.
The Abbasid Caliphate (750–1258) was the longest-lasting Islamic caliphate. Ruled from Baghdad, which became one of the world's greatest cities. Known for patronage of science, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy.
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