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Apr 2016
22m 49s

2-11: Nihavand And Caltrops

ISLAMIC HISTORY PODCAST
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By 641, the Muslims had captured most of the Southwestern part of the Persian Empire. This area contained the best and most fertile lands and would be modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of northwestern Iran. As mentioned previously, Umar had grown weary of all the fighting and was grateful for their current holdings. However, the Persian pride was wounded ... Show More
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