Siege of Shushtar 641
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 641 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Iran | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Muslim conquest of Khuzestan | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Rashidun Caliphate, Sasanian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 32.0436, 48.8569 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Shushtar was fought from 641 to 642 between the Sasanian Empire and the invading Arab Muslims of the Rashidun Caliphate. Shushtar was an ancient strong stronghold in Khuzestan, and was attacked by the Arabs under their commander Abu Musa Ashaari. Although the city managed to resist the Arabs, the Sasanians later faced desertion, which resulted in the Arabs capturing the city and capturing its commander, Hormuzan.
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