Battle of Ajnadayn (634 AD)

Battle of Ajnadayn (Byzantine Empire vs Rashidun Caliphate) took place in 634 AD during Muslim conquest of the Levant.

Battle facts

Year: 634 AD
Date: 0634-01-01
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Muslim conquest of the Levant
Side A: Byzantine Empire
Side B: Rashidun Caliphate
Commanders (A): Vardan, Aretion, Theodore, Vahan, A cubicularius
Commanders (B): Khalid ibn al-Walid, Amr ibn al-As, Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah, Shurahbil ibn Hasana, Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan
Casualties: approx. 50,000 killed (Primary arab sources) 1,700 killed, 5,000 wounded (modern estimates)5,000 (Primary arab sources)
Outcome: Rashidun victory
Coordinates: 31.683°, 34.950°