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Battle of Fahl
Part of the Arab–Byzantine Wars and
the campaigns of Khalid ibn al-Walid
DateJanuary 635 AD (13 AH)
LocationFahl, Jordan Valley, Jordan
Result Rashidun Caliphate victory
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate Byzantine Empire
Commanders and leaders
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Shurahbil bin Hassana
Theodore the Sacellarius
Strength
30000 unknown
Casualties and losses
low 10000



The Battle of Fahl or Battle of Pella Arabic language: معركة فحل‎ was an Arab–Byzantine battle fought between the Rashidun army under Khalid ibn al-Walid Saifullah (meaning: The Sword of Allah) and the Roman Empire under Theodore the Sacellarius (Saqalar), in Fahl (ancient Pella along the Jordan Valley of Jordan) in January 635 AD (13 AH). The result was a clear victory for Khalid ibn al-Walid. Some roman soldiers fled to Beisan. The cores of Sharhabeel ibn Hasana and 'Amr ibn al-'As later captured the fortress of Beisan.

References[]

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

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