What was the duration of Hazrat Umar (RA)'s tenure as Caliph?

Explanation

Hazrat Umar (RA) assumed the Caliphate in 13 AH (634 CE) after the death of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) and remained in office until his martyrdom in 23 AH (644 CE), giving a total tenure of 10 years and approximately 5 months. His reign is widely regarded as a golden period of Islamic expansion, administrative reforms, and justice.

Good to know

Hazrat Umar (RA) was the second Caliph of Islam and his Caliphate lasted from 13 AH to 23 AH. During his tenure, the Islamic empire expanded vastly to include Persia, Syria, Egypt, and parts of North Africa. He established many administrative institutions such as the Diwan, the Bait-ul-Mal, the police force, and the Islamic calendar. He was martyred by Abu Lu'lu Feroz, a Persian slave, in 23 AH.

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