Battle of Tabarka

Battle of Tabarka
Part of the Muslim conquest of North Africa
DateEarly 8th century (sources differ on 701, 702, or 703 AD)
Location
Near Tabarka
Result Umayyad victory
Territorial
changes
Numidia conquered by Umayyads
Subjugation of the Berber tribes
Belligerents
Umayyad Caliphate Berber tribes
Commanders and leaders
Hasan ibn al-Nu'man Dihya 

The Battle of Tabarka was a military engagement fought between the forces of the Umayyad Caliphate and Dihya, a Berber queen. The battle took place near the city of Tabarka, Tunisia, in either 701, 702 or 703 AD. The battle resulted in a major victory for the Umayyads and the end of organized Berber resistance to the caliphate.


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