Battle of Nikiou

Battle of Nikiou
Part of the Muslim conquest of Egypt
(Arab–Byzantine Wars)

Amr Mosque in Cairo commemorating Muslim victories in Egypt over the Byzantines
DateMay 646
Location
Nikiou (now Zawyat Razin, Monufia), Egypt
Result Muslim victory
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate Byzantine Empire
Commanders and leaders
Amr ibn al-A'as Manuel
Strength
15,000 20,000
Casualties and losses
Heavy Heavy

The Battle of Nikiou took place between Arab Muslim troops under General Amr ibn al-A'as and the Byzantine Empire in Egypt in May of 646.

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