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652 CE

652 CE in world history: 4 events and 1 death. 251 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. Treaty · Peace

    Baqt

    The Baqt was the agreement made in 652 between the Nubian kingdom of Makuria and the Arab rulers of Egypt, after Makurian archers repelled Abdallah ibn Sa'd's attack on Old Dongola.

  2. Siege

    Second Battle of Dongola

    The Second Battle of Dongola was the siege of Old Dongola, capital of the Nubian kingdom of Makuria, by the Arab army of Abdallah ibn Sa'd ibn Abi Sarh, governor of Egypt, in 652.

ProfileState176 states with a known seat in 652 CEOpen the atlas at 652 CE →

In the profiles

  • MakuriaSiege of Old Dongola ends with the Baqt treaty with Muslim Egypt
  • AlodiaMakuria and the Arabs sign the Baqt after two failed invasions; the treaty explicitly leaves Alodia unaffected.

Died in 652 CE 1

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