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Battle of Tabrashq 908

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year908Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraMedieval (500–1499)derived from year
LocationTunisiaNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAfricaNatural Earth
War / conflictKutama campaigns against the AghlabidsWikidata P361
ParticipantsAghlabids, KutamaWikidata P710
Coordinates35.6106, 8.7150Wikidata P625

About the battle

The Battle of Tabrashq was a Fatimid punitive campaign led by Ghazwiyya ibn Yusuf against defectors who shifted their allegiance to the Aghlabids after the pledge of loyalty. The battle took place between the Fatimid army and the tribes of Banu Washnu and Banu Harrash, ending in a heavy defeat for the tribes.

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Location

35.6106, 8.7150 · Tunisia

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