Umar |
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Umar | |||
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634–644 | |||
Location | Rashidun Caliphate | ||
Monarch(s) | Umar | ||
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Chronology
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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, Umar became the king (ruler) of Iran after the fall of the Sassanid Empire.[1]
Historians estimate more than 4,050 cities were conquered during the reign of Umar.[2]
Military conquests of Umar's era are: