Which of these terms is defined as follows: the second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA)?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Islamic History and Battles question asks: Which of these terms is defined as follows: the second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA)? The correct choice is D. Umayyad Caliphate. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Year of the Elephant
Why not A: “Year of the Elephant” does not fit this question. The answer is Umayyad Caliphate.
- B. Bay'ah
Why not B: “Bay'ah” does not fit this question. The answer is Umayyad Caliphate.
- C. Isra and Mi'raj
Why not C: “Isra and Mi'raj” does not fit this question. The answer is Umayyad Caliphate.
- D. Umayyad Caliphate ✓
Correct answer
D. Umayyad Caliphate
Explanation
Umayyad Caliphate is the term that matches “Which of these terms is defined as follows: the second major Islamic caliphate, founded by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan after the death of Hazrat Ali (RA)” (option D). Option A (Year of the Elephant) does not fit this question. Option B (Bay'ah) does not fit this question. Option C (Isra and Mi'raj) does not fit this question. For this Islamic History and Battles question, the accepted answer is Umayyad Caliphate.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Islamic History and Battles
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