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Centuries: 6th century - 7th century - 8th century

Decades: 600s 610s 620s 630s 640s - 650s - 660s 670s 680s 690s 700s

Years: 651 652 653 654 655 - 656 - 657 658 659 660 661

Events

Ali becomes caliph
Battle of Basrah[?] (also known as Battle of the Camel)

Births

Deaths

Uthman ibn Affan, caliph (murdered)

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