Siege of Jerusalem

Between 636 and 637/38, during the Muslim conquest of the Levant, the Rashidun Caliphate took Jerusalem from the Byzantine Empire. It began when the Rashidun army, under the command of Abu Ubayda, besieged Jerusalem in November 636.

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Which happened first?

• Siege of Jerusalem began 1 year after Battle of Fahl
• Siege of Jerusalem began 1 year before Battle of the Iron Bridge
• Siege of Jerusalem began 2 years after Battle of the Bridge
• Siege of Jerusalem began 2 years after Siege of Damascus
• Siege of Jerusalem began 2 years after Battle of Firaz

Timeline

1. Battle of FirazJanuary AD 634
2. Battle of the BridgeOctober 22, AD 634
3. Siege of DamascusAD 634
4. Battle of FahlJanuary AD 635
5. Siege of Jerusalem (this page)November AD 636 – April AD 637
6. Battle of the Iron BridgeOctober AD 637

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