Battle of Karbala (680 AD)

Battle of Karbala (Umayyad Caliphate vs Alids) took place in 680 AD during Second Fitna.

Battle facts

• Year: 680 AD
• Date: 0680-10-10
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Second Fitna
• Side A: Umayyad Caliphate
• Side B: Alids
• Commanders (A): Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad, Umar ibn Sa'd, Shimr ibn Dhi al-Jawshan
• Commanders (B): Husayn ibn Ali, Al-Abbas ibn Ali, Habib ibn Muzahir, Zuhayr ibn Qayn, Al-Hurr ibn Yazid al Tamimi
• Casualties: approx. 88More than 72
• Outcome: Umayyad victory Death of Husayn ibn Ali Many of Husayn's family members killed or taken prisoner Outbreak of the Second Fitna
• Coordinates: 32.615°, 44.031°

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