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
• 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: 7 killed (Rashidun Caliphate), 2,400 killed (Kharijites)
• Outcome: Victory for Ali
• Coordinates: 34.521°, 43.784°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Nahrawan · Wikidata entry