KnowraBattle of the ZabLinked fromLinked fromThe 6 pages that link to Battle of the Zab, each with the reason it gives.All 6Broader topic 5Related 1Abbasid RevolutionBroader topic: The defeat broke the Umayyads’ military hold and cleared the way to their overthrow.Abu MuslimBroader topic: The Abbasid victory completed the military overthrow Abu Muslim had helped set in motion.Marwan IIBroader topic: The defeat destroyed Marwan’s ability to defend the caliphate.Abu al-Abbas al-SaffahBroader topic: The victory broke the Umayyads’ ability to resist al-Saffah’s accession.Hisham ibn Abd al-MalikBroader topic: It closed the political crisis that began during the final Umayyad succession struggles.