Harun al-Rashid
Under Harun-al-Rashid, the Abbasid state reached the pinnacle of glory.
The country became prosperous, and the court came to be marked by a lavish style of living where everything was plastered with gold.
During the time of Harun al-Rashid, Baghdad was the greatest commercial hub, and the greatest seat of learning and culture in the world.
Harun al-Rashid lives in history as a brilliant and enlightened ruler.
His name has become a legend for greatness and grandeur.
In the field of fiction, he lives as the hero of the Arabian Nights (A■The name of his wife Zubaida is connected with the canal that supplies water to Makkah.
■ Regarding the assessment of Harun al-Rashid, Ameer Ali in his book (History of the Saracens) writes:
"Weigh him as you like in the scale of historical criticism; Harun-al-Rashid will always take rank with the greatest sovereigns and rulers of the world."
■ Philips K. Hitti in his book (History of the Arabs) says that the ninth century opened with two important names standing supreme in world affairs- Charlemagne in the West and Harun al-Rashid in the East, and out of these two, Harun al-Rashid was the most powerful and represented the higher culture.
■ In 808 C.E. Harun suffered from a malignant disease.
■ At Tus his malady grew worse and he breathed his last on the 23rd of March the name of his wife Zuksaida is connected with the conad that supplies water Makkağı
Regarding the assessment of Harun si-Rashad. Atmor i in his book istung v the Saraoms) writes
"Weigh hist as you like in the scale of bistorical critician Harun-al-Rashid will always take rank with the greatest sovereigns and rulers of the workt Philips K. Hirti in his book (Hotsry of the Aralul says that the tinh cvsary opened with two important names Muuding superme woekt all Charlemagne in the West and Harun af Rashid is the fiant, and out of these to Harun al-Rashid was the most powerful and represented the higher cultur In 808 C.E. Harun suffered from a mulignant disease
At Tus his malady grew worse and he breathed his last on the 23 of March 1809 CE
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SOME GOLDEN ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE REIGN OF HARUN AL-RASHIDNorth Africa
When Harus came to power, conditises in North Africa were mach dosturbed The province was grappling with a budget deficit, necesitating the diversion of substantial funds from Figypt to support it.
To address this neve, Harun al-Rashid appointed thrabans lbeng to govern North Africa, with the condition that he restore law and onder and contribute a floved annual amount to the Imperial treasury, rather than relying on and fron Fagypt.
Ibrahim Ibn Aghlab established the Aghlabid dynasty, which governed North Africa as a largely independent entity hour apperamatzly two cenCampaigns against the Byzantines
In 804 CE, Nicephorus sent a lesssthd letter to Haruhiddendong annual tribute from the Abbasids and a refund of the tribute previnly paid by Empress Irene
Harun-al-Rashid responded by saying they would settle the matter in the battlefield.
The Abbasid army then advanced into Asia Minor sad defend the Byzantines at Herachra.
As a result, Nicephorus was forced to agree to pay tribute to thDuring the campaign, Harwn al-Rashid al captured several Konia, Ephesus, Sakallya, Thebasa, Malerzqwa, Sideralis, Andros, Nicas, wat Heraclea
Nicephorus I had to pay an annual tribute of 20,000 på sina to n Kashid following his delirat
This tribute was part of the terms imposed by the Abad Caliph after the Byzantine defeat at the Battle of Heracles in 803 С Е.Peace and Prosperity of the Empire
The Abbasid Caliphate under Harun al-Rashid was a major ostre for trade The empire's strategic location connected it to both the Silk Road and maritime trade routes, facilitating the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies betwe the East and West.
Cities like Baghdad, the capital, thrived as economic hubs
Harun al-Rashid was known for his efforts to maintain strong sett
control over the vast Abbasid Empire.
His administration worked to consolidate power and manage the expansive territories under his rude dThe caliptuste maintained a formidable military, which helped to see the empire's borders and maintain intercal order.
The use of a strong standing army, including the elite guard known as the "Back Guards" (Ghulam), contributed to the stability and security of the emp
Harun al-Rashid engaged in diplomatic relations with various gh powers, induding the Byzantine Empire.
His correspondence with Charlemagne, the Frankish king is fly rozdelia historical accounts, reflecting the empire's significant role in ter diplomacy of the timeinerve and
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