Encyclopaedia of Islamic Empires and Dynasties (Persian and Pathan Empires)

As is well known and appreciated by all scholarly circles, Islam is ideologically against the imperialism and hierarchy. With the demise of Holy Prophet, his close companions decided to select a leader to lead the Muslims. This leader was known as the khalifa or caliph. First, there were four caliphs, called, Pious Caliphs or Righteous Caliphs. Then, the first Islamic dynasty was established by Um...