Achievements of the Umayyads

​We have earlier seen the rule of the Umayyads and how it became unpopular among the people. Regardless of this unpopularity, the Umayyads made several achievements and contribution to Muslim empire. Among these contributions and achievements are:

FACTORS THAT LED ​ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE UMAYYADS

1. Wide expansion of the Muslim empire to parts of North Africa, Asia and Europe.
2. They consolidated the Muslim empire and maintained peace after a series of social unrest.
3. They established a strong, well trained and efficient army to protect the Dynasty.
4. The department of registry was introduced to keep records of all people and population census started by Umar bin Abdul aziz.
5. Muawiyya built the first Muslim navy.
6. They constructed a ship building factory at Akka along the Syrian Coast.
7. Abdul Malik bin Marwan made Arabic the official language of the state.
8. The civil administration was well structured with improved postal services and regularized taxation.
9. Social amenities like schools, hospitals, roads, canals, and bridges were constructed to improve infrastructure.
10. Arabic culture was developed. Architecture and gold decoration taking center stage. The caliphs encouraged poetry, horse racing and hunting.
11. Urban centers developed with the formation of new towns and cities e.g. Merv, Sistan.