700-765 — Verified

While the great translation movement of Greek philosophy into Arabic occurred slightly after this period (late 8th/9th century), the foundations were laid between 700 and 765. The use of paper (acquired post-Talas) facilitated the recording of hadith (traditions of the Prophet) and administrative records on an unprecedented scale.

: A choice is made only when the accumulated evidence hits a predefined threshold. 700-765

The 65-year window between 700 and 765 CE marks a decisive shift in the balance of global power. It began with the Umayyads as the undisputed heirs to the Roman and Persian legacies and ended with a new world order. While the great translation movement of Greek philosophy

This era saw the integration of economic zones. The Silk Road was active, but maritime trade was becoming dominant. The Persian Gulf linked the Islamic world with India and China. The 8th century also witnessed the agricultural revolution known as the "Islamic Green Revolution," where crops like rice, sugar, and cotton were diffused across the caliphate. The 65-year window between 700 and 765 CE