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Muawiya made himself caliph in 661 and founded which dynasty?

AFatimid
BBuyid
CUmayyad
DAbbasid
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Umayyad
1. Ali's followers turned to his son Hussain. 2. Muawiya founded the Umayyads. 3. The dynasty lasted till 750. _Source: syllabus Themes in World History, Theme 4, The Central Islamic Lands._
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