Battle_of_al-Qaryatayn

Battle of al-Qaryatayn

Battle of al-Qaryatayn

634 CE conflict between the Rashidun Caliphate and Ghassanids

For the battles during the Syrian Civil War, see Battle of al-Qaryatayn (2015) and Battle of al-Qaryatayn (2016).

Battle of al-Qaryatayn was a minor battle between the Ghassanid Arab allies of the Byzantine empire, and the Rashidun Caliphate army. It was fought after Khalid ibn Walid had conquered Tadmur in Syria. His army marched to al-Qaryatayn, the inhabitants of which resisted the Muslims. They were fought, defeated and plundered.

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References

  • A.I. Akram, The Sword of Allah: Khalid bin al-Waleed, His Life and Campaigns, Nat. Publishing. House, Rawalpindi (1970) ISBN 0-7101-0104-X.


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