But Mosul was a very strong and important city at one time or another. Wikipedia says this; "Mosul was promoted to the status of capital of Mesopotamia under the Umayyads in the 8th century, during which it reached a peak of prosperity. During the Abbassid era it was an important trading centre because of its strategic location astride the trade routes to India, Persia, and the Mediterranean. The Muslim general and conqueror of Sindh, Muhammad bin Qasim, is said to have died here in the 8th century AD."
So it appears it was a "great city", just like Damascus and Baghdad!
It just depends upon your time line!
Regards, Ron
Edited by opuslola - 05-Jan-2014 at 20:05
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