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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: Cyprus was conquered by the Muslims in 25 Hijri during the Caliphate of Usman (R.A).
The conquest of Cyprus took place in 25 Hijri (around 646-647 CE) during the reign of Caliph Usman (R.A). This was a significant naval expedition led by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan (R.A), the governor of Syria, who had sought permission from the Caliph to launch a maritime campaign. It marked the first major naval conquest in Islamic history, demonstrating the expanding naval capabilities of the Muslim state under the Rashidun Caliphate.
Cyprus was conquered during the Caliphate of Usman (R.A) in 25 Hijri under the command of Muawiyah (R.A), who was then the governor of Syria. The island agreed to pay tribute (jizya) to the Muslims under a peace treaty. This conquest was significant as it was the first time Muslims undertook a naval expedition, which was initially opposed by Caliph Umar (R.A) during his reign due to the risks involved in sea battles.
