Battle of Zhu Qissa

Battle of Zhu Qissa, was a confrontation between the forces led by Tulayha and the forces of the Rashidun Caliphate.

Background[]

In July 632, Abu Bakr raised an army mainly from the Banu Hashim (the clan of the prophet Muhammad).^{[citation needed]}

Battle[]

Ali ibn Abi Talib, Talha ibn Ubaidullah and Zubair ibn al-Awam, were each appointed as commander of one-third of the newly organised force. They fought the forces of Tulayha, a self-proclaimed prophet and his followers as they prepared to launch an attack on Medina during the Ridda wars.^{[citation needed]} The Radishun commanders held until they were reinforced by Abu Bakr. Tulayha was defeated and his forces were driven back to Zhu Hussa.

Aftermath[]

Tulayha escaped from the battlefield but was defeated again at the Battle of Buzakha.

See also[]

• Ridda Wars

References[]

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