Second battle of Dongola 652
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 652 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Sudan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Muslim conquests | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Makuria, Rashidun Caliphate | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 18.2231, 30.7439 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The second battle of Dongola or siege of Dongola was a military engagement between early Arab forces of the Rashidun Caliphate and the Nubian-Christian forces of the kingdom of Makuria in 652. The battle ended Muslim expansion into Nubia, establishing trade and a historic peace between the Muslim world and a Christian nation. As a result, Makuria was able to grow into a regional power that would dominate Nubia for over the next 500 years.
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