Battle of Khazir (686 AD)

Battle of Khazir (Umayyad Caliphate vs Pro-Alid forces of Mukhtar al-Thaqafi) took place in 686 AD during Second Fitna.

Battle facts

Year: 686 AD
Date: 0686-08-06
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Second Fitna
Side A: Umayyad Caliphate
Side B: Pro-Alid forces of Mukhtar al-Thaqafi
Commanders (A): Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad, Husayn ibn Numayr al-Sakuni, Humayd ibn Hurayth al-Kalbi, Umayr ibn al-Hubab al-Sulami (defected), Shurahbil ibn Dhi'l Kala' al-Himyari
Commanders (B): Mukhtar al-Thaqafi, Ibrahim ibn al-Ashtar, Tufayl ibn Laqit, Sufyan ibn Yazid al-Azdi, Ali ibn Malik al-Jushami
Casualties: approx. Most of the army killedHeavy
Outcome: Pro-Alid victory
Coordinates: 36.310°, 43.530°