The Battle of the Camel, also known as The Battle of Basra took place outside of Basra, Iraq, in 36 AH. The battle was fought between the forces of the fourth Rashidun caliph Ali, on one side, and the Uthmaniyya rebels led by Aisha, Talha and Zubayr, on the other side. Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, while Aisha was a widow of Muhammad, and Talha and Zubayr were both early converts to Islam and prominent companions. Ali emerged victorious from the battle, Talha and Zubayr were both killed, and Aisha was sent back to Hejaz afterward. The triumvirate had revolted against Ali to avenge the assassination of the third Rashidun caliph Uthman, although Aisha and Talha are both known to have actively opposed him. The three also called for the removal of Ali from office and for a Qurayshite council (shura) with Talha and Zubayr to appoint his successor.
Painting depicting the Battle of Camel that took place near Basra in 656 when the army of Mohammed's widow Aisha marched against the troops of the competitor Ali, ancestor of the Shiites. Manuscript illustration, ca.1808
Anonymous - Aisha, Widow of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of the Camel, from a manuscript of Hafiz-i Abru’s Majma’ al-tawarikh - 1983.94.1 - Yale University Art Gallery
Muhammad's widow, Aisha, battling the fourth caliph Ali in the Battle of the Camel (rotated)
Painting depicting the Battle of Camel that took place near Basra in 656 when the army of Mohammed's widow Aisha marched against the troops of the competitor Ali, ancestor of the Shiites. Manuscript illustration, ca.1808
Ali with Zulfiqar
Islamic miniature from Herat depicting Aisha, Widow of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of the Camel
Islamic miniature from Herat depicting Aisha, Widow of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of the Camel
Ali and Aisha at the Battle of the Camel
Islamic miniature depicting Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr telling Aisha of her pardon by his lord Ali
Islamic miniature depicting Aisha and her army facing a pack of dogs and being barked at in Hawab
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Painting depicting the Battle of Camel that took place near Basra in 656 when the army of Mohammed's widow Aisha marched against the troops of the competitor Ali, ancestor of the Shiites. Manuscript illustration, ca.1808
Anonymous - Aisha, Widow of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of the Camel, from a manuscript of Hafiz-i Abru’s Majma’ al-tawarikh - 1983.94.1 - Yale University Art Gallery
Muhammad's widow, Aisha, battling the fourth caliph Ali in the Battle of the Camel (rotated)
Ali with Zulfiqar
Islamic miniature from Herat depicting Aisha, Widow of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of the Camel
Ali and Aisha at the Battle of the Camel
Islamic miniature depicting Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr telling Aisha of her pardon by his lord Ali
Islamic miniature depicting Aisha and her army facing a pack of dogs and being barked at in Hawab
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