Question

what was the caliphate?​

Answer 1

$A caliphate or khilāfah is an institution or public office governing a territory under Islamic rule. The person who holds this office carries the title of caliph and is considered a politico-religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a leader of the entire Muslim world.$

A caliphate or khilāfah is an institution or public office governing a territory under Islamic rule. The person who holds this office carries the title of caliph and is considered a politico-religious successor to the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a leader of the entire Muslim world.