Battle of Marj al-Dibaj

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Battle of Marj al-Dibaj
Part of the Muslim conquest of Syria (Arab–Byzantine Wars)
Date September 634 A.D Location Jabal Ansariya, Syria Result Rashidun Caliphate victory
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate	Byzantine Empire
Commanders and leaders
Khalid ibn al-Walid	Thomas †
Strength
4,000 cavalry	Estimated about 10,000[1]
Casualties and losses
Minimal	Heavy

Battle of Marj al-Dibaj (Arabic: معركة مرج الديباج) was fought between the Byzantine army, survivors from the conquest of Damascus, and the Rashidun Caliphate army in September 634. It was a successful raid after three days of armistice, on the Byzantine survivors of the conquest of Damascus.