Medieval era · 636 CE
Battle of the Yarmuk
The Battle of the Yarmuk (also spelled Yarmouk; Arabic: معركة اليرموك) was a major battle between the Byzantine Empire and the Rashidun Caliphate near the Yarmouk River in Byzantine Syria that marked a crucial point in the Muslim conquest of Syria. The result of the battle was a decisive Arab victory that effectively ended Byzantine rule in Syria.
- When
- 636 CE
- Where
- Yarmuk
- Era
- Medieval
Topics
People
- Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr624 CE – 692 CEHistorical Arab ruler (624-692)
- 'Amr ibn al-'As570 CE – 664 CEArab military commander and governor (c.573–664)
Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah583 CE – 639 CECompanion of Muhammad and military leader (583–639)
Before and after
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