Islamic Caliphates gained, consolidated, and maintained power through the government and military. Firstly, the government made many decisions that helped the Caliphates. “Non-muslims were allowed to practice their religions and follow their religious laws as long as they paid a yearly tax.” “The money from the tax was used to finance the government and for the welfare fund that supported muslims and non-muslims alike.”(document 4, the poll tax). Through the government, they gained money to help finance different needs to be supported. They consolidated by taxing non-Muslim people. Finally, they maintained by allowing all non-Muslims to practice their religions. Second, the military played a big role in supporting the empire. “The Umayyad and
