11-1: The Breaking Point
Jan 12, 2026•1 hr 41 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Episode description
In this episode of the Islamic History Podcast, we explore the Umayyad Caliphate’s growing instability during 121–122 AH. From failed Byzantine campaigns to major rebellions in Iraq and North Africa, the empire's reliance on Syrian troops reaches a breaking point.
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