The Pocket Guide to World HistoryMuslim Civil War. 656-61 Sunni Muawiya defeats Shi’ite Ali for leadership starting Umayyad dynasty. 683-92 Umayyad put down Syrian rebellion. 809-13 Iraq vs Iran. 1008-31 Moslem Spanish gain autonomy from Umayyad. [Read more ...] 5923 © Copyright 2007 PocketHistory.com Hosted by BenLo Park |