“What was the total duration of the Rashidun (Pious) Caliphate?”

"The Rashidun Caliphate spanning 632 to 661 CE lasted 30 years encompassing the reigns of Abu Bakr Umar Uthman and Ali (RA). This era marked Islam’s rapid expansion establishing a model of just governance and religious leadership. The caliphs’ policies shaped Islamic law administration and territorial growth influencing the Muslim world’s development. Understanding this period is key to studying Islamic history as it highlights the foundational principles of governance and community that continue to influence Islamic thought and practice."