Rise of Islam

Main

Life of Muhammad

570 - 632

The Hegira

622

Muhammad occupies Mecca

630

Caliphs Conquer Persia and the Near East

632 - 661

Umayyad Dynasty Established

661

Umayyad Caliphs Invade Spain

711

Muslims Attack Constantinople

717 - 741

Iconoclast Controversy

726 - 729

Battle of Tours

732

Muslim Empire at its Largest

750

Umayyad Dynasty Rules Spain

756 - 1031

Second Council of Nicaea

787

Theodora Restores Icons

843

Rise of Seljuk Turks

1000