Battle of Ghamra

Battle of Ghamra
Part of Ridda wars and
Campaigns of Khalid ibn al-Walid
DateSeptember 632
Location
Ghamra, 20 miles from Buzakha, Arabia
Result Rashidun Caliphate victory
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate Pagan Arab tribes
Commanders and leaders
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Adi ibn Hatim
Tulayha
Hibal
Uyaina (POW)
Casualties and losses
Low Heavy
Map of major conflicts during the Riddah Wars

The Battle of Ghamra took place between Muslim Arab general Khalid ibn al-Walid and the remaining army of Buzakha, 20 miles from Buzakha.

Online Resources

A.I. Akram, The Sword of Allah: Khalid bin al-Waleed, His Life and Campaigns Lahore, 1969

References

  • A.I. Akram, The Sword of Allah: Khalid bin al-Waleed, His Life and Campaigns, Nat. Publishing. House, Rawalpindi (1970) ISBN 0-7101-0104-X.

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