Battle of Alameda (756 AD)

Battle of Alameda (Umayyad dynasty vs Fihrid dynasty) took place in 756 AD during Establishment of the Emirate of Córdoba.

Battle facts

Year: 756 AD
Date: 0756-05-15
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Establishment of the Emirate of Córdoba
Side A: Umayyad dynasty
Side B: Fihrid dynasty
Commanders (A): Abd al-Rahman I, Habib ibn Abd al-Malik al-Marwani (commander of the Umayyad Syrian cavalry), Abd al-Malik ibn Umar al-Marwani (commander of the junds of Egypt and Homs), Ibrahim ibn Khashrah al-Awdi (commander of the Berber cavalry), Buhlul al-Lakhmi (commander of the Yemeni cavalry)
Commanders (B): Yusuf ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Fihri, al-Sumayl ibn Hatim al-Kilabi
Casualties: approx. UnknownHeavy losses; several tribal chiefs killed
Outcome: Umayyad victory
Coordinates: 37.200°, -4.700°