Military conquests of Umar's era
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Umar was the second Rashidun Caliph and reigned during 634–644. Umar's caliphate is notable for its vast conquests. Aided by brilliant field commanders, he was able to incorporate present-day Iraq, Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt, and parts of Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and south western Pakistan into the Caliphate. During his reign, the Byzantines lost more than three fourths of their territory and in Persia, and Umar was the king (ruler) of the Sassanid Empire before it ceased to exist.[3]
Umar | |
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Native name | عمر بن خطاب |
Birth name | Umar ibn al-Khattab |
Born | 582 / 583 CE Mecca, Hejaz, Arabia |
Died | November 644 CE (Dhu al-Hijjah 26) (aged 60–61) Medina, Hejaz, Rashidun Caliphate |
Buried | Masjid an-Nabawi |
Allegiance | Caliphate |
Rank | Commander-in-chief |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | Children of Umar |
Historians estimate more than 4,050 cities were conquered during the reign of Umar.[4]
Military conquests of Umar's era are: