AD 642: what happened around the world

In AD 642, 9 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Battle of Nahāvand, Arab conquest of Armenia and Arab–Khazar Wars among the best known. 17 more were already under way, such as Muslim conquests and Muslim conquest of Persia. 1 thing was founded or built that year, from Dabuyid dynasty.

9events began
17already under way
1founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges8

Revolts, massacres and attacks1

Already under way in AD 64217

Came to an end in AD 6423

Founded or built in AD 6421

Stories that pass through AD 642

Out of AfricaHow one species took the whole planet, 300,000 BC – AD 1300 The Discovery of the Pacific IslandsFinding a third of the planet without instruments, 3000 BC - AD 1500

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