Battle of the Zab River, 750 AD l End of the Umayyad Caliphate l Rise of the Abbasids

Dive into the pivotal Battle of Zab in 750 AD, a historic clash that led to the downfall of the Umayyad Caliphate and the rise of the Abbasid dynasty. Discover how Marwan II's crumbling forces faced the determined Abbasid army, led by the brilliant general Abu Muslim, on the banks of the Great Zab River. Learn how this decisive battle reshaped the Islamic world, ending nearly a century of Umayyad rule and marking the dawn of the Abbasid Caliphate. 📜