Who built Baghdad?
the Abbasid Caliphate
When?
the 8th century
Who sacked it?
the Mongol Empire
When?
1258
Who led the Mongols at that time?
unknown
Did they completely destroy the city?
no
Did the city frequently change hands?
yes
What liberated Iraq?
recognition as an independent state
What medieval power made Baghdad their capital?
the Abbasid Caliphate
What modern power uses it as their capital?
Iraq
Is it a good place to live today?
no
How many military conflicts are mentioned in the article?
Three
The most recent?
insurgency attacks
What was the city famous as in medieval times?
a cultural, commercial, and intellectual center
What's the largest city in Arabia?
Cairo
In western Asia?
Tehran