Battle of Taif (630 AD)
Battle of Taif (First Islamic State vs Hawazin & Thaqif) took place in 630 AD during Muhammad's campaigns.
Battle facts
- Year: 630 AD
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: Muhammad's campaigns
- Side A: First Islamic State
- Side B: Hawazin, Thaqif
- Commanders (A): Muhammad, Ali ibn Abi Talib, Abu Sufyan, Khalid ibn al-Walid, Tufayl ibn Amr
- Commanders (B): Malik ibn Awf, Abd-Ya-Layl ibn Amr
- Casualties: approx. 12 (Ibn Hisham)Unknown
- Outcome: Inconclusive
- Coordinates: 21.267°, 40.417°
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