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I've heard a few times that the Southern Song dynasty in China was on the verge of an industrial revolution when the Mongols invaded. Is there any truth to that?

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The Caliph Muawiya, who ruled from 661-680, established the Umayyad dynasty and made the position of Caliph hereditary. Why and how was this down? Was there any notable resistance from the groups that had helped elected the Caliphs before him?

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I've heard a few times that the Southern Song dynasty in China was on the verge of an industrial revolution when the Mongols invaded. Is there any truth to that?	1726
The Caliph Muawiya, who ruled from 661-680, established the Umayyad dynasty and made the position of Caliph hereditary. Why and how was this down? Was there any notable resistance from the groups that had helped elected the Caliphs before him?	12