786 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 1st millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 7th century – 8th century – 9th century |
| Decades: | 750s 760s 770s – 780s – 790s 800s 810s |
| Years: | 783 784 785 – 786 – 787 788 789 |
The year 786 AD was a time of important changes and events around the world. In the Middle East, a new leader took charge of a powerful empire. Meanwhile, in Europe, a monk was busy writing an important book.
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Important Events of 786
A New Leader for the Abbasid Empire
On September 14, a very important event happened in the city of Baghdad. A new leader, named Harun al-Rashid, became the Abbasid Caliph. A Caliph was the most powerful ruler of the Abbasid Caliphate, a large Islamic empire. Harun al-Rashid took over after his brother, al-Hadi, passed away.
Harun al-Rashid was a famous Caliph. He ruled the Abbasid Empire until the year 809. During his time, he appointed Salim Yunisi to govern important areas like Sindh and the Indus Valley. These regions are part of modern-day Pakistan.
A Monk's Important Book
In Spain, a monk named Beatus of Liébana finished writing a very important book. It was called Commentary on the Apocalypse. This book was a detailed explanation of a part of the Bible. It was very influential in its time.
Council in Constantinople
In the city of Constantinople, which was the capital of the Byzantine Empire, a special meeting was planned. This meeting was called a council. However, soldiers caused problems and stopped the council from happening as planned.
Notable Births in 786
In the year 786, several people who would later become important leaders were born:
- Emperor Saga, who would become an emperor of Japan.
- Emperor Junna, another future emperor of Japan.
- Hirohito, who also became an emperor of Japan.
Images for kids
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The Abbasid Caliphate with provinces (786)
See also
In Spanish: 786 para niños
