Battle of Aqbat al-Bakr (1010 AD)

Battle of Aqbat al-Bakr (Andalusian Rebels & Saqaliba (supporting Muhammad ibn Hisham) & Catalan counties & County of Barcelona & County of Empúries & County of Urgell vs Caliphate of Córdoba & Berbers (supporting Sulayman ibn al-Hakam)) took place in 1010 AD during Fitna of al-Andalus.

Battle facts

• Year: 1010 AD
• Date: 1010-06-08
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Fitna of al-Andalus
• Side A: Andalusian Rebels, Saqaliba (supporting Muhammad ibn Hisham), Catalan counties, County of Barcelona, County of Empúries, County of Urgell
• Side B: Caliphate of Córdoba, Berbers (supporting Sulayman ibn al-Hakam)
• Commanders (A): Muhammad ibn Hisham, Wadih al-Siqlabi, Ramon Borrell, Hugh I, Ermengol I
• Commanders (B): Sulayman ibn al-Hakam
• Outcome: Rebel-Catalan victory
• Coordinates: 38.183°, -5.017°

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