The Breaking Point | IHP 11-1

About this episode

This episode explores the growing instability of the Umayyad Caliphate during 121–122 AH, highlighting failed campaigns and major rebellions.

In this episode of the Islamic History Podcast, we explore the Umayyad Caliphate’s growing instability during 121–122 AH. From failed Byzantine campaigns to major rebellions in Iraq and North Africa, the empire’s reliance on Syrian troops reaches a breaking point.

People in this episode

Host: Islamic History Podcast

Topics covered

• Umayyad Caliphate
• instability
• Byzantine campaigns
• rebellions
• military reliance

Keywords

• Umayyad Caliphate
• instability
• Byzantine campaigns
• rebellions
• Iraq
• North Africa
• Syrian troops

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Umayyad Caliphate

Places: Iraq, North Africa, Syria

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