Original sentence: By the onset of Islamic rule, Samaritans were living in an area stretching between Egypt and Syria.Conversions to Islam to avoid these and other pressures occurred during that period.During the Crusades, Samaritans, like others in the region were persecuted by the Crusaders.Like other non-Muslims in the empire, they had Dhimmi status and were expected to pay special taxes
Edited sentence: At the time of Muslim conquest Samaritans were dispersed from Egypt to Syria.During the crusades Samaritans and Jews alike were persecuted by the Crusaders.Many Samaritans being forced into converting to Islam during that period.They were considered as Dhimmis