Battle of the Bridge

The Battle of the Bridge or the Battle of al-Jisr was fought at the bank of the Euphrates between Arab Muslims, led by Abu Ubayd al-Thaqafi, and the Persian Sasanians, led by Bahman Jaduya. It is traditionally dated to the year 634 and was the only major Sasanian victory over the invading Rashidun Caliphate army.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of the Bridge and Siege of Damascus happened in the same year
• Battle of the Bridge and Battle of Firaz happened in the same year
• Battle of the Bridge and Battle of Ajnadayn happened in the same year
• Battle of the Bridge happened 1 year before Battle of Fahl
• Battle of the Bridge happened 1 year after Battle of Chains

Timeline

1. Battle of ChainsApril AD 633
2. Battle of AjnadaynAD 634
3. Battle of FirazJanuary AD 634
4. Battle of the Bridge (this page)October 22, AD 634
5. Siege of DamascusAD 634
6. Battle of FahlJanuary AD 635

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