Battle of al-Anbar

Battle of Al-Anbar
Part of Islamic conquest of Persia

Map of Khalid ibn al-Walid's campaign in Iraq, showing Al-Anbar
Date633
Location
Al-Anbar, Sasanian Empire (modern Iraq)
33°59′28″N 43°56′22″E / 33.9911°N 43.9394°E / 33.9911; 43.9394
Result Muslim victory
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Khalid ibn al-Walid Shirzad
Strength
~9,000 ~30,000
Casualties and losses
Few ~7,000

The Battle of Al-Anbar (633 CE), also known as the Battle of the Eyes (ذات العيون), was a decisive engagement between the forces of the Rashidun Caliphate under Khalid ibn al-Walid and the Sasanian Empire under Shirzad. The battle took place at the fortified city of Al-Anbar, approximately 80 miles west of Babylon. It played a pivotal role in the early Islamic conquest of Mesopotamia, showcasing Khalid's skill in siegecraft, tactical innovation, and psychological warfare.

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