This dynasty faced the Zaydi Revolt, and its leader Hisham put down a major Berber revolt. Harran was made its capital by Marwan II during the Third Fitna, and they rose to po
This dynasty faced the Zaydi Revolt, and its leader Hisham put down a major Berber revolt. Harran was made its capital by Marwan II during the Third Fitna, and they rose to power at the Battle of Karbala although it was ended by the Battle of Zab. Their general Abdul Rahman was defeated by Charles Martel at the Battle of Tours, but they had earlier captured Cordoba, which became their capital after Damascus was taken by the Abbasids. For 10 points, name this seventh and eight century Islamic caliphate.
This dynasty faced the Zaydi Revolt, and its leader Hisham put down a major Berber revolt.
{Umayyad} Caliphate