Rashidun Caliphate
The Rashidun Caliphate's Remains of Taq-i Kisra

Throughout history much of the world has been ruled by empires.
To be considered an empire an expanse of land must be politically led by either a monarch, an emperor, or be an oligarchy.
As the decline of the U.S. is being hailed in the news and opinion of the world, we thought it would be interesting to look at the biggest empires of the past.
Aside from their leadership model, the only other thing they all have in common is that each of them disappeared.

The 10 Greatest Empires In The History Of The World

 
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10) The Rashidun Caliphate continued Muhammad's legacy

10) The Rashidun Caliphate continued Muhammad's legacy
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The Rashidun Caliphate covered over 3 million square miles of land - almost 6% of the earth's land-mass.
This empire began when Mohammad died in 632 AD and his followers scrambled to acquire his empire while the great prophets family prepared for his funeral.
Despite being a Caliphate or religiously governed empire, the conquered of other faiths were given good treatment.
They were allowed freedom to practice their own religion as long as they paid taxes to the Caliph.


Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/the-10-greatest-empires-in-history-2011-9#10-the-rashidun-caliphate-continued-muhammads-legacy-1#ixzz1ZWtfrSS3