Statements (54)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Euphrates_River
gptkb:Saracen_Raids |
gptkbp:aftermath |
Expansion of the Rashidun Caliphate
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gptkbp:casualties |
Byzantine casualties estimated at 40,000
Muslim casualties estimated at 3,000 |
gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Rashidun_Caliphate |
gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Khalid_ibn_al-Walid
Theodore Trithyrius |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influenced Islamic military strategies
Commemorated in Islamic history |
gptkbp:date |
636 AD
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gptkbp:duration |
5 days
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gptkbp:followed_by |
Conquest of Syria
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gptkbp:fought_in |
July 15 and July 20, 636 AD
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gptkbp:historical_impact |
Shifted power dynamics in the Middle East
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
Highlighted the importance of intelligence in warfare
Demonstrated the effectiveness of surprise attacks Influenced future military campaigns in the region Highlighted the importance of leadership in battle Emphasized the role of logistics in military campaigns Demonstrated the significance of terrain in battle strategy Paved the way for the Islamic conquest of the Levant Contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire Demonstrated the effectiveness of Muslim armies Demonstrated the unity of Muslim forces Influenced the tactics of future military leaders. Led to the spread of Islam in the region Set a precedent for future Islamic conquests Showcased the resilience of Muslim fighters Showed the impact of morale on battle outcomes Reinforced the concept of jihad in Islamic tradition Established Khalid ibn al-Walid as a military leader Marked a turning point in Byzantine-Muslim conflicts Influenced the development of Islamic military doctrine Served as a model for future battles in Islamic history |
gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Ibn_Kathir's_Al-Bidaya_wa'l-Nihaya
Al-Tabari's History of Prophets and Kings The History of the Conquest of Syria by al-Baladhuri |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of the River Yarmouk
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gptkbp:is_involved_in |
Cavalry and infantry units
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gptkbp:landscape |
Hilly and rugged terrain
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gptkbp:legacy |
Considered one of the largest battles in history
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gptkbp:location |
Yarmouk River, Syria
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gptkbp:military_technology |
Coordination between infantry and cavalry
Use of mobile cavalry tactics |
gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Ajnadayn
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gptkbp:result |
Decisive Muslim victory
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gptkbp:significance |
Marked the end of Byzantine rule in the Levant
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gptkbp:strategic_importance |
Byzantine forces retreated to Anatolia
Control of the Levant region |
gptkbp:tactics |
Flanking maneuvers by Muslim forces
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