Battle of Sufetula (647 AD)
Battle of Sufetula (Rashidun Caliphate vs Byzantine Empire & Zenata and Maghrawa) took place in 647 AD during Muslim conquest of the Maghreb.
Battle facts
- Year: 647 AD
- Date: 0647-01-01
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Muslim conquest of the Maghreb
- Side A: Rashidun Caliphate
- Side B: Byzantine Empire, Zenata and Maghrawa
- Commanders (A): Abdallah ibn Sa'd, Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr, Uqba ibn Nafi
- Commanders (B): Gregory the Patrician, Wazmar ibn Saqlab
- Casualties: approx. UnknownHeavy
- Outcome: Rashidun victory
- Coordinates: 35.240°, 9.120°
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