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Battle of Ghamra

Coordinates: 30°04′30″N 31°15′52″E / 30.074942°N 31.264569°E / 30.074942; 31.264569
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Battle of Ghamra
Part of Ridda wars and
Campaigns of Khalid ibn al-Walid
DateSeptember 632
Location
Ghamra, 20 miles from Buzakha, Saudi Arabia
Result Rashidun Caliphate victory
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate Pagan Arab tribes
Commanders and leaders
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Adi ibn Hatim
Tulayha
Hibal
Uaina
Casualties and losses
Low Heavy

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

On-line Resources

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

References

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  • 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.

30°04′30″N 31°15′52″E / 30.074942°N 31.264569°E / 30.074942; 31.264569