When did the Sasanian Shah Khosrow II die and what happened to political stability in Persia?
The Sasanian Shah Khosrow II was executed in the year 628. His death triggered a rapid collapse of political stability across Persia.
Questions about Muslim conquest of Persia
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led the first major invasion of Sasanian territory in 633 and how many volunteers were involved?
Khalid ibn al-Walid led the first major invasion of Sasanian territory in 633 with an army of 10,000 volunteers. He defeated Persian forces in four consecutive battles during April and May of that year.
What did Parvaneh Pourshariati publish in 2008 regarding the timeline of Arab conquests?
Parvaneh Pourshariati published a groundbreaking study titled Decline and Fall of the Sasanian Empire in 2008. Her research challenged the conventional timeline suggesting Arab conquests began between 628 and 632 rather than after 632.
How much jizya tax did able-bodied men pay under Umar ibn al-Khattab's rule?
Non-Muslim subjects paid a special tax called jizya calculated at varying rates usually two dirhams for able-bodied men. Women and children remained exempt from this tribute.
When did Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf change Iraq's official language to Arabic?
Al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf changed Iraq's official language to Arabic in 714. This transition marked the first reinstatement of a Semitic language in Mesopotamia since the Neo-Babylonian Empire fell on the 5th of November 539 BC.