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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