Complex sentence: The resentment of the Copts against taxation led to a revolt in 725; in 727, to strengthen Arab representation, a colony of 3,000 Arabs was set up near Bilbeis.
Split into simpler sentences: The resentment of the Copts against taxation, however, led to a revolt in 725. In 727, to strengthen Arab representation, a colony of 3,000 Arabs was set up near Bilbeis.