Battle of Yarmouk (aug 15, 636 – aug 20, 636)
Description:
- In Syria, the Muslim forces were advancing rapidly when Umar became the Caliph. Khalid bin Waleed added Damacus, Jordan and Emmessa, one after another to the Muslim Empire. After the loss of these important cities the Roman Emperor sent an army of 260,000 men against the Muslims.- This force too was defeated in 635 AD in the Battle of Yarmouk under the leadership of Abu Ubaidah bin Jarrah.
- Many other important Syrian towns were also captured leaving only Jerusalam and its surrounding towns.
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Date:
aug 15, 636
aug 20, 636
~ 5 days