The Muslim World circa 700-1300

Caption

The Muslim World circa 700-1300

Summary

This map illustrates the expansion of the Muslim world as a result of conquest or political allegiance, and as is reflected in the powerful and long-lasting influence exerted by Muslim traders in regions such as East Africa.

Legend indicates:

  • Limit of Muslim Influence
  • Approximate frontiers
  • Trading routes
  • Route of Marco Polo
  • Mongol campaigns and dates
  • Khaljii attacks
  • Local Rulers

Source

An Historical Atlas of Islam – Atlas Historique de l’Islam, Second Edition. Edited by Hugh Kennedy, Tuta sub Aegide Pallas 1683,
Brill, Leiden-Boston-Koeln, 2002, page 11.

Cartography by Marc Bel, Peter van der Donck.

Copyright

© 2002 Koninklijke Brill NV, The Netherlands. All rights reserved.

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