Battle of al-Funaydiq (1060)

Battle of al-Funaydiq (Fatimid Caliphate & Banu Kalb & Banu Tayy vs Banu Kilab (Mirdasids) & of Aleppo) took place in 1060 during the Fatimid–Mirdasid wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1060
• Date: 30 August 1060
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: the Fatimid–Mirdasid wars
• Side A: Fatimid Caliphate, Banu Kalb, Banu Tayy
• Side B: Banu Kilab (Mirdasids), of Aleppo
• Commanders (A): Nasir al-Dawla Ibn Hamdan
• Commanders (B): Mahmud ibn Nasr
• Casualties: Very heavy (side A)
• Outcome: Mirdasid victory
• Coordinates: 35.823°, 36.954°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of al-Funaydiq · Wikidata entry