Baghdad

been changed for the remainder of their history. The period from the 8th century to the 13th century was known as the Islamic Golden Age. However, in the 13th century, Mongol empire marched on the city walls of Baghdad which marked the end of the Islamic Golden Age. The conquest of Baghdad by Hulagu Khan brought many changes to the Islamic world including…

of Islam, Baghdad had lost much, from its nearly annihilated population; the destruction of its irrigation systems, built during the time of Mesopotamia; and the end of the Islamic Golden Age. The Islamic capital shifted west towards Cairo and Damascus after the siege, altering the course of Islam’s development. Islam itself, beyond that of Baghdad, temporarily lost its claim to religious superiority after the siege (Gilli-Elewy, 2011). The “city of peace” no longer, it would take Baghdad until…

Baghdad today is one of the largest cities in the Arab world. Although in 2016 Baghdad is majorly Islamic, this was not always the case. People were initially skeptical of Islam when Mohammed declared Allah speaks with him. The Bedouin people, who were nomadic, continuously fought for resources. Islamic values and fundamentals helped solve the Bedouin’s issue. The spread of the religion Islam contributed to the rise of Baghdad by appealing to the Bedouin through creating a collaborative society…

all sorts. Several of these bazaars were vaulted over with bricks work; but the great number were merely covered with flat beams which supports a roof of straw, dried leaves or brances of the tree and grass. Baths There were about fifty baths in Baghdad at early time and later its number increases to 10,000, which were also very inferior in their accommodations to those in the other large towns of Mesopotamia. Canal System In the hub of the city only Caliph can ride on the horse back everyone…

After a series of unsatisfying communications between the caliph and Hulagu, the Mongols made an attempt to reach Baghdad from the west in November of 1257, across the Tigris river. Aware now of the proximity of the invaders, al-Musta’sim sent out an army to drive them back. In this early battle, the Mongols flooded the battleground by breaking dikes, trapping their opponents in the mud and slaughtering them while drowning others (Frazier, 2005). This would be the first of several direct attacks…

of the Genghis. Hulagu was able to carefully plan out a route to the Saudi Arabian city. But how was he able to gain control of Baghdad? As a military leader, Hulagu Khan was a vicious leader. By any means necessary. Asking for the submission of the Caliph, the Mongolian army converged on the city, just to defeat them in the winter of 1258. After, the surrender of Baghdad on the tenth of February, Hulagu sentenced the Al-Mustasim to death. He was also a great ruler of the II- Khanid dynasty.…

the ruling Caliph refused and the Mongols began their siege of the city. Nearly a million people living in Baghdad were slaughtered, and the city was burned and destroyed, including much of the scholarly work. It was recorded that the city was destroyed and desolate. After the Siege, Baghdad was never able to rebuild and regain the strength and power it once held. The Siege of Baghdad is an indisputably important event of the thirteenth century. It is considered by many to be the…

I was born on September 16, 1980 in Baghdad, which is the capital of Iraq. I have two brothers who I spend my childhood with, playing outside and trying everything, even crazier things. I went to a preschool when I was four years old because my mom and dad were working at that time. Then, I went to the first grade when I was six years old. Then, when I grew up I stopped playing outside because that's how the life in my culture. I spent the time either studying or helping my mom. In 1991, I saw…

In Dillard’s plan, 2nd PLT would lead the main effort, seizing a foothold on the Dam and clearing the inside of the Dam complex. . ( All Roads Lead To Baghdad, page 293). First Lieutenant Whittle lead the convey heading northeast into the night along treacherous terrain to avoid enemy concentration as they near the Dam. The convoy lost its aerial due a vehicle that broke down, delaying the convoy advancement…

night that is happening for the victims of the terrorist attack that happened on july 3, 2016 in Baghdad. I want to see how people will gather and pray for people that they may know or may not know. I’m sure that I will meet people who lost a family member or a friend in this last explosion. And I’m also sure that I will meet people who have nothing to do with the explosion but they are from Baghdad or at least they know someone from there. My goal is to show who have lost someone and haven’t. I…