Battle of Mu'tah (629 AD)

Battle of Mu'tah (First Islamic State vs Byzantine Empire & Ghassanids) took place in 629 AD during Arab–Byzantine Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 629 AD
• Date: 0629-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Arab–Byzantine Wars
• Side A: First Islamic State
• Side B: Byzantine Empire, Ghassanids
• Commanders (A): Zayd ibn Haritha, Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, Abd Allah ibn Rawaha, Khalid ibn al-Walid
• Commanders (B): Theodore, Mālik ibn Zāfila
• Casualties: approx. Muslim sources: 12 Modern sources: Heavy or most of the armyUnknown
• Outcome: Byzantine victory
• Coordinates: 31.033°, 35.697°

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