Battle of Fakhkh (786 AD)

Battle of Fakhkh (Abbasid Caliphate vs Alids) took place in 786 AD during the Alid uprisings against the early caliphates.

Battle facts

• Year: 786 AD
• Date: 11 June 786
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: the Alid uprisings against the early caliphates
• Side A: Abbasid Caliphate
• Side B: Alids
• Commanders (A): Muhammad ibn Sulayman ibn Ali
• Commanders (B): Al-Husayn ibn Ali
• Casualties: Over 100 killed in battle; further executions (Alids)
• Outcome: Abbasid victory Suppression of the Alid uprising
• Coordinates: 21.453°, 39.807°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Fakhkh · Wikidata entry