Question

How did islamic caliphates maintain gain and consolidate power

Answer 1

1. Islamic caliphates gained power through war (they took over Palestine, Syria and Iraq and headed to defeat Byzantine Army).
2. Islamic caliphates consolidated their power by conquering new territories in Africa, trade and negotiation.
3. Islamic caliphates maintained all the power by enforcing the strict laws they created and building a strong government based on the Islamic faith and rewarding money for military services.