Battle of Dawmat al-Jandal
The Battle of Daumat al-Jandal took place between Muslims and Rebel Arab tribes in August 633 CE. This was a part of the Riddah wars. Daumat al-Jandal was given to Iyad ibn Ghanm to crush the rebels, but he failed in doing so, and send for help to Khalid ibn Walid who was in Iraq in those days.
| Battle of Daumat al-Jandal | |||||||
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| Part of Ridda wars and Campaigns of Khalid ibn al-Walid | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Rashidun Caliphate | Arab Christian rebels | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Khalid ibn al-Walid Iyad ibn Ghanm |
Judi ibn Rabi'a † Ukaidar ibn Abdulmalik al-Kindi † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 10,000 | 12,000-15,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Minimal | Heavy | ||||||
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