Which of the following correctly describes Umayyad Caliphate?
- A. A battle fought shortly after the conquest of Mecca against the Hawazin and Thaqif tribes
- B. The second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA) ✓
- C. The largely peaceful takeover of Mecca by Muslims in 630 CE
- D. The migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, marking the start of the Islamic calendar
Correct answer
B. The second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA)
Explanation
'Umayyad Caliphate' refers to the second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA).