Battle of Marj-al-Rahit

The Battle of Mari-al-Rahit was a minor conflict fought between the Ghassanid Arab allies of Byzantine Empire and Rashidun army under the command of Khalid bin Walid. After the Battle of Hawwareen, Khalid the very next morning moved to wards Damascus with his 9000 army, 20 miles from Damascus there lies a pass, over the top of this pass which is about 2000 feet above the surrounding land. The ridge is part of the range known as Jabal-ush-Sharq, w... more

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  • Jul 634 C.E. — Jul 634 C.E.

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Duration:

  • Jul 634 C.E. — Jul 634 C.E.
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