Umayyads favored Arab-Muslims over non-Arab Muslims such as the Persians, Turks, and Africans and imposed a tax on “People of the Book” such as Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians. On the other hand, Abbasids did not discriminate against non-Arab Muslims. When the Umayyads took over a territory they left the previous government officials and policies in place whereas when the Abbasids took over a territory they appointed delegates and representatives called viziers to govern them. Lastly, during the Umayyad Dynasty the capital was moved from Mecca to Damascus and then during the Abbasid Dynasty the capital was again moved from Damascus to Baghdad. (Acrobatiq,
Umayyads favored Arab-Muslims over non-Arab Muslims such as the Persians, Turks, and Africans and imposed a tax on “People of the Book” such as Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians. On the other hand, Abbasids did not discriminate against non-Arab Muslims. When the Umayyads took over a territory they left the previous government officials and policies in place whereas when the Abbasids took over a territory they appointed delegates and representatives called viziers to govern them. Lastly, during the Umayyad Dynasty the capital was moved from Mecca to Damascus and then during the Abbasid Dynasty the capital was again moved from Damascus to Baghdad. (Acrobatiq,