nov 9, 634 - Battle of Buwaib
Description:
• Shocked at the defeat, ‘Umar sent reinforcements to Muthanna’s army.• A large Persian force of 200 000 men under Mehran met the Muslim army at Buwaib;
• A fierce battle was fought;
• The Persian commander was killed and 100 000 of their men lost their lives.
• The battle was won by the Muslims.
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Date:
nov 9, 634
Now
~ 1391 years ago