Battle of Ayn al-Warda (685 AD)

Battle of Ayn al-Warda (Umayyad Caliphate vs Penitents (Pro-Alids)) took place in 685 AD during Second Fitna.

Battle facts

• Year: 685 AD
• Date: 0685-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Second Fitna
• Side A: Umayyad Caliphate
• Side B: Penitents (Pro-Alids)
• Commanders (A): Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad, Husayn ibn Numayr al-Sakuni, Shurahbil ibn Dhi'l Kala' al-Himyari
• Commanders (B): Sulayman ibn Surad al-Khuza'i, Rifa'a ibn Shaddad
• Outcome: Umayyad victory
• Coordinates: 36.841°, 40.079°

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