The Brutal Fall of the Umayyads
Summary
TLDRThe video, sponsored by War Thunder, delves into the history of the Reconquista, the longest war in history, and introduces a captivating story about Prince Abd al-Rahman. Amidst the turmoil of the Islamic and European worlds in the 700s, the prince escapes the massacre of his family by the Abbasids and embarks on a treacherous journey to revive his dynasty. The narrative intertwines historical events with a dramatic escape, highlighting the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate and the rise of the Abbasid Caliphate, setting the stage for the prince's quest to reclaim his legacy.
Takeaways
- 🔗 This video is sponsored by War Thunder, with a link in the description for a bonus pack.
- 📜 The video explores the longest war in history, the Reconquista, lasting over 700 years.
- 🏰 The Reconquista was a conflict between Muslims and Christians over control of the Iberian Peninsula.
- 📖 The video delves into a specific story about a prince with a mission to revive his dynasty.
- 🌍 Around the year 700, the European and Islamic worlds were in a state of flux.
- 👑 Prophet Muhammad's death in 632 AD led to the Rashidun Caliphate and the expansion of the Islamic Empire.
- ⚔️ Internal struggles and disputes within the Islamic world led to the formation of Shia and Sunni movements.
- 🕌 The Umayyad Caliphate expanded greatly but faced internal and external challenges, leading to its downfall.
- 🔪 The Abbasid Revolution led to the systematic killing of Umayyad family members and the rise of the Abbasid Caliphate.
- 🏃♂️ The protagonist, Prince Abd al-Rahman, escapes the massacre and embarks on a journey to revive his dynasty, eventually aiming to establish control in Al-Andalus.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The video primarily discusses the Reconquista, the 700-year-long war between Muslims and Christians for control of the Iberian Peninsula, and a specific story about Prince Abdullah Rahman and his mission to revive his slain dynasty.
Who was Prophet Muhammad and what was his significance?
-Prophet Muhammad was born in 570 in Mecca and spent his life preaching the word of Allah, uniting the Arabian Peninsula. His death in 632 AD led to the establishment of the Rashidun Caliphate and significant expansion of the Islamic Empire.
What led to the internal struggles within the Islamic world after Prophet Muhammad's death?
-The internal struggles were due to Prophet Muhammad not designating a clear successor, leading to the emergence of four candidates, the establishment of the Shia and Sunni movements, and subsequent conflicts over leadership.
What was the outcome of the first Islamic Civil War?
-The first Islamic Civil War led to the assassination of the fourth caliph, Ali, and the rise of the Umayyad Caliphate under Muawiyah I, despite ongoing sectarian conflicts between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
How did the Umayyad Caliphate expand and what challenges did it face?
-The Umayyad Caliphate expanded significantly, reaching from India to the south of France. However, it faced challenges due to internal religious and ethnic conflicts, particularly between Arabs and non-Arabs like Persians.
Who was Prince Abdullah Rahman and what was his significance?
-Prince Abdullah Rahman, also known as Emir Abd al-Rahman ibn Mu'awiya, was a 20-year-old prince of the Umayyad dynasty. He is significant for escaping the massacre of his family and later establishing a foothold in Al-Andalus (Spain).
How did Prince Abdullah Rahman escape the Abbasid massacre?
-Prince Abdullah Rahman escaped the Abbasid massacre by fleeing with his loyalist Badr and brother Yahya. They disguised themselves, left Damascus as merchants, and managed to evade Abbasid forces.
What challenges did Prince Abdullah Rahman and his group face during their escape?
-The group faced numerous challenges, including deciding their escape route, disguising themselves to avoid detection, and dealing with the trauma of leaving family members behind who were subsequently killed by the Abbasids.
What was Prince Abdullah Rahman's ultimate plan after escaping the Abbasids?
-Prince Abdullah Rahman's ultimate plan was to cross through Africa, rally an army, defeat the local governor in Al-Andalus, and reclaim his family's empire from the Abbasids.
What historical context does the video provide about the early Islamic and European worlds around the year 700?
-The video explains the fall of the Roman Empire, the rise of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, and the rapid expansion of the Islamic Caliphate after Prophet Muhammad's death. It highlights the conflicts and changes that shaped the geopolitical landscape of the time.
Outlines
🔍 Introduction to War Thunder and Historical Context
This video is sponsored by War Thunder, offering a massive bonus pack for new players. The video begins by exploring the longest war in history, the Reconquista, which spanned over 700 years. The narrator stumbles upon a captivating story about a prince during this research. The video sets the stage by explaining the state of the European and Islamic worlds around the year 700 AD. It highlights the birth of Jesus Christ and the spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire, the rise of the Eastern Roman Empire, the birth and teachings of Prophet Muhammad, and the rapid expansion of the Rashidun Caliphate into the Eastern Roman and Persian Empires. It also covers the internal struggles within the Islamic world, leading to the split between Shia and Sunni Muslims.
🏃♂️ Prince Abd al-Rahman's Escape
The story introduces Prince Abd al-Rahman, a young prince of the Umayyad dynasty. Amidst the chaos and systematic slaughter of his family by Abbasid forces, Abd al-Rahman and a small group decide to flee. They face a critical decision on their escape route, ultimately opting to avoid major roads and follow the Euphrates River. The group, disguised as merchants, manages to leave the city unnoticed. However, they are constantly pursued by Abbasid hunters, leading to tense and dangerous moments. The group finds temporary refuge in a small village, but their safety is short-lived as Abbasid hunters close in, forcing them to continue their perilous journey.
🌊 The Final Escape and Future Plans
Abd al-Rahman and his companions make a desperate run for the river to escape the pursuing Abbasid hunters. Despite the dangers, they manage to cross, although Abd al-Rahman's brother, Yahya, is less successful and decides to return, only to be killed. Abd al-Rahman and his loyal companion Badr continue their escape, determined to survive. They decide to head to Al-Andalus (Spain), where they hope to find support and rebuild their dynasty. Abd al-Rahman vows to reclaim his family's lost empire, setting the stage for a long and arduous journey filled with challenges and battles ahead.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Reconquista
💡Iberian Peninsula
💡Umayyad Caliphate
💡Abbasid Caliphate
💡Prince Abd al-Rahman
💡Caliph
💡Islamic Golden Age
💡Damascus
💡Ali
💡Islamic Civil War
Highlights
Introduction to the longest war in history, the Reconquista.
The story of a prince on a mission to revive his dynasty.
Background on the state of the European and Islamic world around 700 AD.
The rise of Islam and the expansion of the Rashidun Caliphate.
Internal conflicts and the split into Shia and Sunni factions.
The Abbasid Revolution and the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Introduction of Prince Abd al-Rahman, the story's protagonist.
The escape of Prince Abd al-Rahman from the Abbasid assassins.
Details of the escape plan, disguises, and leaving Damascus.
The pursuit by Abbasid hunters and the sacrifices made.
The crossing of the Euphrates River and the betrayal of Yahya.
Abd al-Rahman’s determination to revive the Umayyad dynasty.
The plan to rally support in Al-Andalus and reclaim lost territories.
The challenges faced on the journey through Africa.
The loyalty of his companion, Badr, and their quest for justice.
Transcripts
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started a while ago I was researching
the longest war ever in history which
spent more than 700 years and is called
the Reconquista a massive war between
invading Muslims and Christians and who
got to own the Iberian Peninsula but
while researching that mess of War I
came across a smaller specific story
that honestly felt like it came straight
from a movie almost like an alternative
Lord of the Ring story a story about a
prince with a dream and a mission to
revive his slain Dynasty but before I
introduce you to that main character in
this wild story allow me to explain the
state of the European and Islamic world
around the year 700 so that we are all
on the same page and I'll start with
zero or actually I'll start with the
intro give me 5 Seconds historically
facts part 7 around the year Z Jesus
Christ was born within the Roman Empire
in Bethlehem Romans did a bad thing and
welcomed Christianity into the world
another thing that Romans were bad at is
keeping barbarians from their soil and
the Glorious Roman Empire turned in a
span of 80 years into half of its
original size with only the Eastern
Roman Empire continuing its memories
around that time in the year 570 Prophet
Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca
and spent his life preaching the word of
Allah and uniting the Arabian Peninsula
till his passing in 632 ad with Prophet
Muhammad passed on the four cffs also
known as the closest Companions of his
started the rashidun caliphate and
quickly expanded the caliphate's borders
into the Eastern Roman Empire the
Persian Empire and African territories
how did they manage to defeat two great
Empires at the same time well the
Persians and self-proclaimed Romans had
been fighting for centuries because of
disputed territory weakening both sides
massively which was beneficial for the
rapidly approaching fresh Arab Empire
then internal struggles Prophet Muhammad
never clearly told his followers who
would follow his footsteps as the leader
in the Islamic World which left them
with four candidates also known as the
cffs who are introduced before it was
quickly decided that those three were to
be caleff first and finally Ali as the
fourth this from the start because they
split within the Islamic world and
created the Shia and Sunni movement
where the Shia argued that Ali should
have been the first caleff and not the
fourth one like the Sunni Muslims argue
during the reign of the third caleff
named utman unrest was growing and
growing till the point where Rebels
broke into UT man's home and killed him
while he was reading the Quran this
sparked outrage all across the Empire
and ignited the first Islamic Civil War
and the fourth caleff Ali in the role to
fix it long story short Ali got
assassinated and the head of the umat
family which were devout sunnis and a
powerful family became the fifth kaith
and started the umat calipat all right
cool we are now getting close to the
start of a story so just bear with me
just a little bit longer the umat cipit
got bigger and more powerful as the
years went on to the point where they
spread from India all the way to the
bottom of France it was a marvelous
Empire at least if you were a
prestigious Arab that is any other
minority got treatments in Texas that
were blatantly unfair huh but aren't all
these guys Arabs as the clueless
American and European well not exactly
this part is Arab that part is Persian
the people whose Empire was defeated by
the Arabs they were mainly Shia Muslims
and felt a strong Affinity with the
assassinated kalef Ali and you might
have guessed it the combination of
unfair treatment plus religious
differences caused these suppressed
groups to come together as the opposite
movement and they were ready for a
revolution a bloody Revolution that is
the umat kff Maran II could feel the
rain coming and ried up his troops and
headed to battle to face of the opposite
Army however the umad sold were no match
for the absit armies who were fueled
with a strong passion for justice for
every civilian in the great Empire
almost all the umad soldiers including
the caleff Marvin II ended up being
killed but the Opposites weren't done
there they wanted to bring justice to
all the remaining family members of the
umat family and back in the 750s Justice
came in the form of death remember that
scene from Star Wars where they issued
Order 66 this was exactly the same Rogue
abset agents all across the calipat
started systematically killing every
single member servant and Loyalist of
the umat family and with the opposite
Army marching closer and closer to the
city of Damascus the capital of the umat
calipat unrest and the slaughter of the
umat family was in full force and here
we find the protagonist of our story
Prince Abdullah Rahman or as his fil
name and title goes imir abdah Rahman IB
muavia ibam imir means Prince abdar
Rahman is his name which means servant
of God ibun means son of and muya is his
father and hasham his grandfather but
for Simplicity sake we are just going to
call him Prince Abdullah Rahman despite
being a 20-year-old Prince he wasn't in
line for the throne but that didn't make
any difference for the abet every person
umat had to be game ended and if abet
assassins getting ever so closer
Abdullah Rahman knew fighting wasn't an
option it was time to run
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with swords clashing in the hallway time
was of the essence first things first
the group had to decide where to flee to
looking at the map Yahya the brother of
abdalah Rahman suggested it made sense
to try to outdistance the episodes as
far as possible meaning to head
westwards towards Palestine however
better a freed slaven and close loyalist
of the prince argued against it and
suggested they should avoid major roads
and cities and to follow the Euphrates
River up instead potentially finding
support and shelter along their way
abdah Rahman agreed but that wasn't the
only problem they had to tackle how were
they going to escape the city without
getting detected sure they could just
try their luck and run but that would
mean that he had to leave his
four-year-old son and his sisters behind
something that the prince wouldn't dare
to think about better once again being
experienced in a simpler lifestyle came
to the rescue disguises ditch the luxies
and bulking weapons cover your faces and
only grab what is necessary leave the
city as Merchants the group agreed and
exited through the back door onto the
streets of chaos with bodies everywhere
and unnecessary Bloodshed tainting the
streets of the Fallen Capital the group
set off and managed to slip the way out
of the grasp of the Everet rff for now
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months with Damascus behind them the
group was far from safe the abets now in
control of the capital and the calipat
renamed the Empire to the abet calipat
which all B Western provinces around
Spain and Morocco complied with there
was no more going back to the rment
luxury that the two princes were a part
of at the time the group didn't know it
yet but they were the last remaining
umat blood alive in the entire califood
everyone else had been murdered the
group exhausted both mentally and
physically arrived late that day in a
small village to rest up and prepare for
the final stretch towards the river the
town's folk seemingly sympathizing with
the prince and its cause offered them a
couple simple but warm tents for them to
rest in at last after a traumatizing day
the group could finally close their eyes
and sleep but not for long
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my Lord they found us no stay back
Gordon wi my brother I need to find my
son oh no
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no my Lord if we die here the bloodline
dies with us we have to go and with pain
in the hearts and no other choice the
trio left the village leaving the rest
of the group to its fate
[Music]
just to clarify each one of the Left
Behind family members got killed that
night by the episod hunters gosh these
episodes really are horrible aren't they
well if you're an umat yeah but for the
rest of the people they really weren't
that bad as a matter of fact the Islamic
golden age happened in abisa Empire so
thank you ABBA very cool for killing my
son and three sisters if we take a look
at the magically updated map we can tell
that the situation is worse than I
thought it was Damascus has completely
fallen and the episod armies are
spreading out and taking down the
remaining Rogue soldiers you might be
thinking why don't they just hop over
into the Eastern Roman Empire and look
for shelter there well remember when the
Arabs took half of their already half
Empire yeah they still didn't forget
about that one speaking of forgetting
something it seems like the episod
hunters are here to finish the job with
nowhere else to go the trio made a
desperate Run for the river and Drew
themselves into the water the episod
hunters wore heavy clothing in armor and
wear on horses this in no shape for
crossing a river but neither was Yahya
Abdullah Rahman was always an athletic
type and better being a fre slave
naturally is used to do demanding
physical tasks but Yahya was more air
than swim the tree desperately started
started to swim to the other side but
the deeper into the crossing they went
the stronger the
current if only I could just not cross
or something if you come back we promise
we won't kill you all right that's it
I'm going back what are you doing
brother hurry we can't go back just last
night they killed our sisters and my son
you can't trust them bro relax they
promised surely they wouldn't break
that
oh what a dumbass you reckon it would
work again doesn't hurt to try hey uh I
know we just killed your brother and all
that but if you come back we won't kill
you H and so Abdullah Rahman swam back
became best friends with the murder of
his entire bloodline and the Arab
countries would never be in another War
ever again is what the prince wish they
could believe but better going far
beyond the spay grade build them away
from the river and the two of them ran
like their lives dependent on it which
it did the two kept running and running
till there was no more land to run
on I guess this is it
huh is it though better I am the last
one of the umat clan everyone else is
dead they councel me better I can't just
give up and accept my fate or hide in
exile for Allah's sake what do you think
my son would say if he saw me surrender
why do you imagine me as a little baby
um probably nothing good listen as much
as I want to cry and weep in a hole
which believe me I really do I still
can't at least not so we have delivered
Justice here give me your map 40 years
ago my great-grandfather alval the LED a
massive Invasion on Al andalo and
conquered almost everything of the
peninsula if there is one place we can
go to for support it has to be there I
heard the local Governor there has been
trying to establish his own rule in
defiance of the umat family which means
it's very likely he also won't give in
to the abits we cross through Africa
rally up an army defeat the governor and
conquer back our Empire that the abits
have taken from us it's will be a long
and treacherous Journey the absite
horsemen and Mr Scarface won't stop till
we escape their land not to mention the
many Berber tribes who will come across
and who will be anything but
friendly better we freed you from
slavery and your depth has been more
than repa if you want to leave I
understand I will never leave you Mr
Frodo thanks Sam all right then let's
rest our legs and dig in for another
night as tomorrow we start our quest to
defeat the governor and declare war on
the epison empire
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