Military conquests of Umar's era

Umar ibn Al-Khattāb
634–644
Umar ibn Al-Khattāb reign reached its peak in 644.
LocationRashidun Caliphate
Monarch(s)Umar
Key events
Chronology
Ridda wars Uthman's military campaigns

Umar was the second Rashidun Caliph and reigned during 634–644. Umar ibn Al-Khattāb 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 ibn Al-Khattāb became the king (ruler) of Iran after the fall of the Sassanid Empire.

Historians estimate more than 4,050 cities were conquered during the reign of Umar ibn Al-Khattāb.

Military conquests of Umar ibn Al-Khattāb era are:

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