Umar's Caliphate Flashcards
1
Q
What was the battle of Marwa?
A
The Muslims built a bridge of boats to fight the Persians, which collapsed but they managed to make it across to defeat the Persians.
2
Q
What was the battle of Buwayb?
A
It was the Muslim response to the battle of the bridge, Persians were annihilated.
3
Q
What was the importance of the battle of Al-Qadissiya?
A
Muslims achieved the conquest of Iraq
4
Q
What was the name of the Emperor of Persia who threw a basket of dirt?
A
Yezdgird
5
Q
What was the importance of the battle of Nihawand?
A
It was the final battle that led to mass conquest of the Persian Gulf.
6
Q
Describe the Fall of Damascus?
A
The Muslims overcame the Persians by climbing over the walls and the Persians retreated.
