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Battle of Ghamra

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Not to be confused with Battle of Buzakha.
Battle of Ghamra
Part of Ridda wars and
Campaigns of Khalid ibn al-Walid
DateSeptember 632
LocationGhamra, 20 miles from Buzakha, Arabia
Result Rashidun Caliphate victory
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate Pagan Arab tribes
Commanders and leaders
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Adi ibn Hatim
Tulayha
Hibal
Uaina
Casualties and losses
Low Heavy
Campaigns of
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Campaigns under Muhammad

Ridda Wars

Conquest of Sasanian Persia

Conquest of Byzantine Syria

Campaigns in Africa

Campaigns in Armenia and Anatolia

The Battle of Ghamra took place between Khalid ibn al-Walid and the remaining army of Buzakha, 20 miles from Buzakha.

On-line Resources

A.I. Akram, The Sword of Allah: Khalid bin al-Waleed, His Life and Campaigns Lahore, 1969

References

  • A.I. Akram, The Sword of Allah: Khalid bin al-Waleed, His Life and Campaigns, Nat. Publishing. House, Rawalpindi (1970) ISBN 0-7101-0104-X.

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