📜 Arab–Byzantine wars: Led by Ibrahim II of Ifriqiya, Aghlabid forces captured the…

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Arab–Byzantine wars: Led by Ibrahim II of Ifriqiya, Aghlabid forces captured the Byzantine stronghold of Taormina, concluding the Muslim conquest of Sicily. Ibrahim II of Ifriqiya: Abu Ishaq Ibrahim II ibn Ahmad was the Emir of Ifriqiya. He ruled from 875 until his abdication in 902. After the demise of his brother, Ibrahim was endorsed as emir where he took steps to improve safety in his domain and secured the development of commercial activities. He improved public works, such as building a vast reservoir, erecting walls as well as the development of mosques and his Raqqada palace. August 1, 902. Wiki link

📜 Arab–Byzantine wars: Led by Ibrahim II of Ifriqiya, Aghlabid forces captured the…