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Battle of the Barges

28 Oct 869 · 30.52° N, 47.81° E

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28 Oct 869
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
30.52° N, 47.81° E
Description
battle fought on October 24, 869 near Basra

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Battle of the Barges

Battle fought on October 24, 869 near Basra

The Battle of the Barges or Day of the Barges was fought on October 24, 869 near Basra. It was one of the first major engagements of the Zanj Rebellion, taking place less than two months after the outbreak of the revolt.

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