Siege of Gundishapur (642 AD)

Siege of Gundishapur (Rashidun Caliphate vs Sasanian Empire) took place in 642 AD during Muslim conquest of Khuzestan.

Battle facts

• Year: 642 AD
• Date: 0642-01-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Muslim conquest of Khuzestan
• Side A: Rashidun Caliphate
• Side B: Sasanian Empire
• Commanders (A): Abu Musa al-Ash'ari, Al-Nu'man ibn Muqrin, Arfajah ibn Harthama, Hurqus ibn Zuhayr al-Sa'di, Siyah al-Uswari (defected in Shushtar)
• Commanders (B): Hormuzan, Siyah al-Uswari, Shahriyar, Shiruya al-Uswari
• Casualties: approx. HeavyUnknown, probably heavy
• Outcome: Muslim victory
• Coordinates: 32.283°, 48.517°

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