Al-Qadisiyyah

The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah was a pivotal conflict in 636 CE between the expanding Islamic Caliphate and the Sassanian Empire, in what is now Iraq. It was a decisive victory for the Muslims, leading to the conquest of Persia and the fall of the Sassanian Empire’s capital, Ctesiphon. This battle marked a significant turning point, spreading Islamic influence across Mesopotamia and beyond, and efficiently ending centuries of Persian imperial rule. The battle is remembered for its strategic importance and its role in shaping the history of the Middle East.