Rashidun Government Timeline

Abu Bakr becomes the first caliph (successor to Muhammad) of the Rashidun Caliphate.

Umar ibn al-Khattab succeeds Abu Bakr, becoming the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.

Uthman ibn 'Affan succeeds Umar to become the third caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.

Ali ibn Abi Talib succeeds Uthman to become the fourth and final caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.