Question

What present-day countries mark the eastern and western boundaries of the Islamic empire?

Answer 1

The Islamic empire historically extended to what is now Pakistan in the east and the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) in the west, during its peak.

Step-by-step explanation:

The eastern and western boundaries of the historical Islamic empire extended to present-day countries that were once under its control. The eastern boundary of the Islamic empire during its peak reached into what is today known as Pakistan, influenced by clashes with the rulers of Sindh and expansion into the region by the Muslim Umayyad state in the early 8th century. On the western front, the Islamic empire's reach spanned to the Iberian Peninsula, which encompasses modern-day Spain and Portugal, marking an era of remarkable diversity and cultural exchange during the Islamic rule there, termed the Islamic West. As history unfolded, the empire faced challenges and contraction, but these regions reflect the vast geographical expanse of Islamic influence at the time.

Answer 2

The present-day countries of Uzbekistan and Morocco mark the eastern and western boundaries of the Islamic empire respectively.

Explanation:

• The Islamic Empire is recognized as the largest empire in the history of the world.

• The entire Islamic empire accepted the supremacy of the Caliph and thus, the empire is also called the 'Caliphate'.

• All the countries from the Middle East and some countries from present-day Asia were once a part of the Caliphate.

• It is because of the long-lasting impact of the Caliphate that is there on most countries that were once a part of the Islamic Empire, they have declared themselves as Islamic nations.