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Islamic Studies QUESTION #221
Question 1
Which event is considered the turning point for the Abbasid Caliphate?
  • The Battle of the Zab(Correct)
  • The fall of Damascus
  • The Siege of Mecca
  • None of these
Correct Answer Explanation
The Battle of the Zab (750 CE) marked the decisive defeat of the Umayyads.