Battle of Dayr al-Aqul (876 AD)

Battle of Dayr al-Aqul (Abbasid Caliphate vs Saffarid dynasty) took place in 876 AD during Iranian Intermezzo.

Battle facts

• Year: 876 AD
• Date: 8 April 876
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Iranian Intermezzo
• Side A: Abbasid Caliphate
• Side B: Saffarid dynasty
• Commanders (A): Al-Muwaffaq, Musa ibn Bugha, Masrur al-Balkhi
• Commanders (B): Ya`qub ibn Laith, Abi'l-Saj Devdad
• Casualties: 7,000 killed (Saffarid dynasty)
• Outcome: Abbasid victory
• Coordinates: 32.917°, 45.083°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Dayr al-Aqul · Wikidata entry