Battle of Namaraq

Battle of Namaraq (Arabic: معركة النمارق) (634 CE)13AH was a conflict between Muslims and the Sasanians^[1] that occurred in Namaraq, near modern-day Kufa (Iraq).^[2] During the Khilafat of Umar, Muslims under the command of Al-Muthanna ibn Haritha and Khalid bin Waleed conquered Al-Hirah, a part of the Persian Empire. The Persians were determined to recover Al Hirah from the Muslims. Rostam Farrokhzad, a famous Sasanian general, sent some of his relatives from the Ispahbudhan family, the most notable one being Jaban, along with some Persian generals. Khalid bin Walid had already left for Syria so Muthanna had to fight alone. Umar sent Abu Ubaid with reinforcements. In the battle that followed the Persians were defeated.

Battle of Namaraq
Part of Islamic conquest of Persia
Date 634 AD 13AH Location Near Kufa, Iraq Result Muslim victory
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate	Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Al-Muthanna ibn Haritha Arfajah ibn Harthama Abu Ubayd	Narsi Jaban (POW) Jushnasmah †
Strength
10,000	100,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown