Siege of Marash | |||||||
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Part of Byzantine-Arab Wars and Campaigns of Khalid ibn al-Walid | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Rashidun Caliphate | Byzantine Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Khalid ibn al-Walid | Unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Unknown | Unknown |
Siege of Marash was led by Muslim forces of Rashidun Caliphate during there campaigns in Anatolia in 638. The city surrendered with out much of bloodshed. This expedition have its importance because it marks the end of the military career of legendary Muslim general Khalid ibn Walid, who was dismissed from army few months after return from the expedition.