Baghdad
Some of the key events about Baghdad
- 762The city of Baghdad was founded as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate
- 832The House of Wisdom, a major intellectual center, was established in Baghdad
- 1258Baghdad became a center of Islamic learning and culture after recovering from Mongol invasion
- 1258Mongol invasion devastated the city, destroying much of its infrastructure and population
- 1401Timur's forces sacked Baghdad, causing widespread destruction
- 1534The city became part of the Ottoman Empire, leading to a period of stability and growth
- 1623Ottoman-Safavid War led to the city's capture and significant damage
- 1831A devastating plague swept through Baghdad, killing a large portion of its inhabitants
- 1917Baghdad was captured by British forces, ending Ottoman rule and beginning a new era
- 1917British forces captured Baghdad during World War I, ending centuries of Ottoman rule
- 1921Baghdad became the capital of the newly formed Kingdom of Iraq
- 1958The city became the capital of the Republic of Iraq following a military coup
- 1958Violent coup d'état overthrew the Hashemite monarchy, resulting in the deaths of royal family members
- 1980Baghdad hosted the Arab League summit, strengthening its role in regional politics
- 1980Iran-Iraq War began, leading to years of conflict and economic hardship for Baghdad
- 1991Gulf War resulted in severe bombing of Baghdad's infrastructure
- 2003The National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad was reopened after looting, preserving cultural heritage
- 2003US-led invasion of Iraq caused extensive damage to the city and its institutions
- 2006Sectarian violence escalated in Baghdad, leading to numerous civilian casualties and displacement
- 2018Baghdad was removed from the list of world's least livable cities, showing signs of improvement
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