Battle of Nahrawan (659 AD)

Battle of Nahrawan (Rashidun Caliphate vs Kharijites) took place in 659 AD during First Fitna.

Battle facts

Year: 659 AD
Date: 0659-01-01
Era: Medieval
Conflict: First Fitna
Side A: Rashidun Caliphate
Side B: Kharijites
Commanders (A): Ali ibn Abi Talib, Qays ibn Sa'd, Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, Hujr ibn Adi, Abu Qatada al-Ansari
Commanders (B): Abd Allah ibn Wahb al-Rasibi, Hurqus ibn Zuhayr as-Sa'di
Casualties: approx. 7 killed2,400 killed
Outcome: Victory for Ali
Coordinates: 34.521°, 43.784°