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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