وقعة الجمل
Battle of the Camel
36 AH · 656 CE
Basra البصرة
In the strife after the killing of 'Uthman, the forces of 'Ali meet those of Talhah, al-Zubayr and 'A'ishah near Basra. Talhah and al-Zubayr are killed; 'A'ishah is escorted back to Madinah with honour.
Sources
- al-Tabari, Tarikh al-Rusul wa al-Muluk
- Ibn Kathir, al-Bidaya wa al-Nihaya
Draft, awaiting scholarly review.
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