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The Central Islamic Lands

Question
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What is meant by the term ‘ Abbasid revolution ?

Solution
The term “ Abbasid Revolution” referred to the Dawa movement. This movement was initiated by Abu Muslim from Khurasan against the  Umayyad dynasty. The Abbasid revolution put an end to the Umayyad dynasty. The revolution led not only to a change of dynasty but changes in the political structure and culture of Islam.