Battle of al-Asnam (742 AD)

Battle of al-Asnam (Umayyad Caliphate vs Berber insurgents) took place in 742 AD during Berber (Amazigh) Revolt.

Battle facts

Year: 742 AD
Date: 0742-05-01
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Berber (Amazigh) Revolt
Side A: Umayyad Caliphate
Side B: Berber insurgents
Commanders (A): Handhala ibn Safwan al-Kalbi
Commanders (B): Abd al-Wahid ibn Yazid al-Hawwari
Casualties: approx. Unknown180,000+ killed
Outcome: Umayyad victory
Coordinates: 35.428°, 1.564°

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Battle of al-Asnam (742 AD)

Battle of al-Asnam took place in 742 AD. Umayyad Caliphate vs Berber insurgents. Approx. Unknown180,000+ killed casualties. Part of Berber (Amazigh) Revolt. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.