In which year was the Battle of Qadisiyyah fought?

Explanation

The Battle of Qadisiyyah was a decisive battle fought between the Muslim Arab forces under the command of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (R.A) and the Sassanid Persian Empire during the caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A). It took place in 15 Hijri (636 CE) near the town of Qadisiyyah in present-day Iraq. The Muslim victory in this battle led to the collapse of the Sassanid Empire and opened the way for the Islamic conquest of Persia.

Good to know

The Battle of Qadisiyyah is one of the most significant battles in early Islamic history as it marked the beginning of the Muslim conquest of Persia. The battle was fought during the Caliphate of Umar (R.A.), who appointed Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas as the commander of the Muslim army. The Persian forces were led by Rustam, their famed general, who was killed in the battle. Following this victory, the Muslims captured the Persian capital, Ctesiphon (Madain).

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