Summary: a time of general consolidation. Middle East: Upon the final quashing of Nasr’s rebellion in northern Syria, Omayyad and Abbasid forces clash just outside Damascus: the latter prevail, but Omayyad Egypt gains control over coastal Lebanon, with the Christian Marada states to act as a buffer with Abbasid Syria North Africa: The Idrisids conquer Pantelleria Central-Eastern Europe: The pathetic remains of the Avar Khaganate cease to exist and are divided between Bulgaria and Greater Moravia Byzantine Empire: Southern Europe: Middle East: India: Southern Europe: Central-Eastern Europe: British Isles: