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: Heavy (Rashidun Caliphate), Unknown, probably heavy (Sasanian Empire)
Outcome: Muslim victory
Coordinates: 32.283°, 48.517°