In 756, the Abbasid Caliphate was established in the city of Baghdad, marking a significant shift in Islamic governance and culture. This new dynasty emerged after the Umayyad Caliphate was overthrown, leading to a golden age of science, philosophy, and literature. The Abbasids promoted a cosmopolitan culture that encouraged the exchange of ideas, which would influence poets and writers across the Islamic world and beyond.

The establishment of the Abbasid Caliphate fostered an environment where poetry flourished, particularly through the works of poets like Al-Farazdaq and Jarir. The era is known for its rich literary culture, which included the compilation of anthologies and the promotion of Arabic as a literary language. This period significantly influenced later literary movements and the development of Arabic poetry.