Battle of al-Yamama 632
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 632 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Saudi Arabia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Ridda Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 24.8867, 46.4567 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of al-Yamama was fought in December 632 as part of the Ridda Wars against a rebellion within the Rashidun Caliphate in the region of al-Yamama (in present-day Saudi Arabia, south of Riyadh) between the forces of Abu Bakr and Musaylima, a self-proclaimed prophet. This battle was a part of a multi-prolonged engagement in the plains of Aqrama and the city of Al-Hadiqat.
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