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Which empire did Umar's caliphate conquer in less than two years?

  • Byzantine Empire

  • Sasanian Empire

  • Ghaznavid Empire

  • Umayyad Empire

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Under Umar's rule, the caliphate conquered the Sasanian Empire in less than two years (642-644). This rapid expansion was unprecedented in the history of the caliphate.
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