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The Battle of Sallasil, also known as the Battle of Chains, was fought between the Muslim army and the Persian Empire during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) in 12 A.H (633 CE). This battle was part of the early Muslim campaigns against the Sassanid Persians in Iraq, aimed at spreading Islam and confronting oppressive rulers who opposed the new faith.

The battle took its name from the chains that Persian soldiers used to bind themselves together, ensuring that no soldier would retreat during combat. However, this tactic limited their movement and made them vulnerable to the strategic attacks of the Muslim army, which was led by Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA), known as the Sword of Allah.

The Muslim forces achieved a decisive victory, demonstrating superior military strategy, discipline, and faith in Allah's help despite facing a larger and heavily armed enemy. This battle marked one of the first major confrontations between Muslims and Persians, leading to further Islamic conquests in Mesopotamia.

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  Battle: Sallasil (Battle of Chains).

  
  


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  Year: 12 A.H / 633 CE.

  
  


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  Opponent: Persian Empire (Sassanids).

  
  


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  Muslim commander: Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA).

  
  


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  Reason for name: Persians chained their soldiers to prevent retreat.

  
  


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  Outcome: Decisive Muslim victory, opening the way for future conquests in Iraq.

  
  


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  Significance: One of the earliest large-scale Muslim-Persian encounters.