Fatimid conquest of Egypt (969 AD)

Fatimid conquest of Egypt (Fatimid Caliphate vs Ikhshidid dynasty) took place in 969 AD during the Fatimid Caliphate's expansion.

Battle facts

• Year: 969 AD
• Date: 0969-07-09
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: the Fatimid Caliphate's expansion
• Side A: Fatimid Caliphate
• Side B: Ikhshidid dynasty
• Outcome: Fatimid victory Fall of Ikhshidid dynasty Capitulation of Fustat and Egypt Foundation of Cairo and move of the Fatimid Caliphate's seat from Ifriqiya to Egypt Beginning of Fatimid expansion into the L
• Coordinates: 30.000°, 31.233°

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