Q. Which of the following is the correct order of the Islamic Caliphates that came into power at different times?

1. Rashidun Caliphate
2. Umayyad Caliphate
3. Abbasid Caliphate
4. Fatimid Caliphate

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Notes: The rise of Islam from the seventh century onwards was instrumental in uniting the warring Arab tribes into a powerful empire. The Arab empire founded by the early Caliphs embraced, apart from Arabia, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Egypt, North Africa and Spain. In the middle of the eighth century the caliphs at Damascus were displaced, and a new dynasty, called the Abbasids came to power. They set up their capital at the newly founded city of Baghdad. Note: Rashidun Caliphate was in power between 632 to 661 AD. It was replaced by Umayyad Caliphate from 661 to 750 AD. Third caliphate was Abbasid Caliphate that was in power from 750 AD to 1517 AD. Fatimid Caliphate was in power from 909 to 1171 AD.