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Siege of Marash
Part of Byzantine-Arab Wars and
Campaigns of Khalid ibn al-Walid
Date638 AD
Location
Result Kahramanmaraş (Marash) captured by Rashidun Caliphate.
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.