Military career of Ali

Ali
عَلِيّ
Ali; عَلِيّ
	Masjid an-Nabawi Calligraphy of Ali's name
Native name	عَلِيّ بْن أَبِي طَالِب
Birth name	Ali ibn Abi Talib
Nickname	See names & titles of Ali
Born	c. 600 CE; Mecca, Arabia
Died	28 January 661 (21 Ramadan AH 40) (aged 60–61); Kufa, Rashidun Caliphate
Buried	Believed to be Imam Ali Shrine, Iraq
Allegiance	Muslims (624–632); Caliphate (656–661)
Service years	624–632, 656–661
Rank	Lieutenant General of the Muslim Army Commander-in-chief of the Rashidun army
Conflicts	Under Muhammad Battle of Badr; Siege of Banu Qaynuqa; Invasion of Sawiq; Invasion of Buhran; Battle of Uhud; Battle of Hamra al-Asad; Siege of Banu Nadir; Expedition of Badr al-Maw'id; Expedition of Dhat al-Riqa; Expedition of Dumat al-Jandal; Expedition of al-Muraysi'; Battle of the Trench; Invasion of Banu Qurayza; Invasion of Banu Lahyan; Expedition of Fadak; Conquest of Fadak; Battle of Khaybar; Conquest of Mecca; Battle of Hunayn; Battle of Autas; Siege of Ta'if; Expedition of al-Fuls; Expedition of Mudhij; Expedition of Banu Hamdan; ; Under Abu Bakr Ridda Wars Battle of Dhu al-Qassah; ; ; Under Uthman Uprisings against Uthman (654–656); ; As the Fourth Caliph First Fitna Battle of the Camel; Battle of Marj Marina (657); Battle of Siffin; Umayyad invasions of Egypt (657–658); Kharijite Rebellions against Ali Battle of Nahrawan; Banu Najiyah revolt; ; Battle of Kafr Tutha (658); Hadhrami Rebellion (659); Battle of Ayn al-Tamr (659); Battle of Tayma (659); ; Persian revolts against Ali; Ali's Eastern Campaigns; ;
Spouses	Fatima bint Muhammad; Umama bint Abi al-As; Fatima bint Huzam; Asma bint Umais; Khawla al-Hanafiyya; Layla bint Mas'ud; Al-Sahba bint Rabi'a; Umm Sa'id bint Urwa; Muhayya bint Imru al-Qays;
Children	Children of Ali

Ali ibn Abi Talib took part in all the battles of the Islamic prophet Muhammad's time, except the Expedition of Tabuk, as standard bearer. His sword was named Zulfiqar. He also led raids into enemy territory and served as an ambassador. Ali’s reputation grew with every battle, due to his courage, valor, and chivalry, and he was credited with defeating many of Arabia’s most renowned warriors. Muhammad recognized him as one of the greatest warriors of his era.