Explanation

Hazrat Muawiya (R.A) triumphed over the Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law, ʿAlī, to become the fifth caliph

Ameer Muawiyah was the founder and first caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate, serving from 661 until his death. (30 years)

Ameer Muawiyah Born: 602 AD, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Ameer Muawiyah Died: 680 AD, in Damascus

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Ummayyad Dynasty started in the year 661  First great Muslim dynasty in Damascus

The Umayyad dynasty ended 750 last great Muslim dynasties.

Caliph  

661–680 Mu'awiya I (first) 

744–750 Marwan II (last)

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dynasty succeeded the leadership of the first four caliphs:

• Abū Bakr
• ʿUmar I,
• ʿUthmān,
• and ʿAlī. 

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