jan 1, 680 - Battle of Karbala 680 CE
Description:
Fought between the forces of Yazid I (Umayyad caliph) and Husayn ibn Ali (grandson of Prophet Muhammad). Husayn and his small group of supporters were massacred, leading to the deepening of the Sunni-Shia divide.Husayn’s forces: ~72 killed (including Husayn).
Umayyad forces: ~88 killed.
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Date:
jan 1, 680
Now
~ 1347 years ago