Battle of al-Qadisiyyah AD 636
The Arabs defeat Sasanian Persia, opening the Muslim conquest of Iran.
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Key facts
| Date | AD 636 |
| Type | Battle |
| Location | 31.95° N, 44.40° E |
| Nearest city on the map | Baghdad (about 151 km) |
| Territory of (map of AD 600) | Sasanian Empire |
Rulers in AD 636
| Realm | Ruler | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Byzantium | Heraclius | 610–641 |
| Franks / HRE / Germany | Merovingian kings | 511–751 |
The world around AD 636
| Year | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| AD 636 | Battle of Yarmouk | Battle of Yarmouk |