Tang dynasty vs Abbasid Caliphate
At its height the Abbasid Caliphate (about 11 million km² in 750 CE) was about twice the size of the Tang dynasty (about 5.4 million km² in 669 CE). The Abbasid Caliphate lasted about 508 years (750 CE to 1258), the Tang dynasty about 289 (618 CE to 907 CE). They existed side by side from 750 CE to 907 CE.
| Tang dynasty | Abbasid Caliphate | |
|---|---|---|
| Began | 618 CE | 750 CE |
| Ended | 907 CE | 1258 |
| Lasted | about 289 years | about 508 years |
| Largest extent | about 5.4 million km² (669 CE) | about 11 million km² (750 CE) |
| Share of the world’s land | 3.6% | 7.5% |
| Capital | Chang’an | Baghdad |
Tang dynasty
A golden age of Chinese culture and poetry. At its height the Tang ruled from Korea to Central Asia, and Chang’an was among the largest cities in the world.
Began 618 CE: Li Yuan founds the dynasty. Ended 907 CE: the last Tang emperor is deposed.
On the history map: World map in 700 CE, World map in 800 CE, World map in 900 CE
Abbasid Caliphate
It overthrew the Umayyads in 750 and founded Baghdad, a centre of science and learning. Its real power faded from the 10th century, and the Mongols sacked Baghdad in 1258.
Began 750 CE: the Abbasids overthrow the Umayyads. Ended 1258: the Mongols sack Baghdad.
On the history map: World map in 800 CE, World map in 1000 CE, World map in 1200 CE
Abbasid Caliphate on Wikipedia
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