Battles and Campaigns
Battle of the Yarmuk
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The Battle of the Yarmuk was a major battle fought near the Yarmouk River in Byzantine Syria between the Byzantine Empire and the Rashidun Caliphate, marking a crucial point in the Muslim conquest of Syria. The result was a decisive Arab victory that effectively ended Byzantine rule in Syria.
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Battle TypeProlonged pitched battle (multi-day engagement) 1 LocationNear the Yarmouk River, Byzantine Syria (modern Syria-Jordan border) 1 OutcomeRashidun (Arab) victory; effective end of Byzantine rule in Syria 1 Sources
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