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When did Amr depart for Egypt?
When did Amr depart for Egypt?
- December 639 (correct)
- February 640
- November 639
- January 640
What was the first location where the Byzantines offered opposition to the Arabs?
What was the first location where the Byzantines offered opposition to the Arabs?
- Pelusium
- Babylon fort
- Belbies (correct)
- Alarish
Who were the leaders of the reinforcement column that arrived at Babylon fort?
Who were the leaders of the reinforcement column that arrived at Babylon fort?
- Ali ibn Abi Talib, Khalid ibn Walid, Saad ibn Abi Waqqas
- Miqdad ibn Alaswad, Ubidah ibn Elsamid, Khurijah Ibn Hudhifah (correct)
- Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman
- Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, Talha ibn Ubaydullah, Abdur Rahman ibn Awf
What were the options offered by Amr to the Romans during their talk?
What were the options offered by Amr to the Romans during their talk?
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What happened when Muslims attempted to raid Elfayoum?
What happened when Muslims attempted to raid Elfayoum?
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Study Notes
Amr's Departure and Early Conflicts
- Amr departed for Egypt in 639 AD as part of the Muslim expansion.
- The Byzantines first opposed the Arabs at the city of Babylon, marking a significant early conflict.
Leadership and Reinforcements
- The reinforcement column that reached Babylon fort was led by leaders including Abdullah ibn Saad and others commissioned by Caliph Umar.
Negotiation Dynamics
- During negotiations, Amr offered the Romans several options which included surrendering to Muslim rule, paying tribute, or potentially facing military action.
Raid on Elfayoum
- When Muslims attempted to raid Elfayoum, their efforts faced significant resistance, leading to setbacks rather than the anticipated success.
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