Battle of Dayr al-Aqul

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The Battle of Dayr al-Aqul was fought on 8 April 876, between forces of the Saffarid ruler Ya'qub ibn Laith and the Abbasid Caliphate. Taking place some 80 km southeast (downstream) of Baghdad, the battle ended in a decisive victory for the Abbasids, forcing Ya'qub to halt his advance into Iraq.

876  Wikidata
battleAbbasid Caliphate, Saffarid dynasty, Abbasid Caliphate

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