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In the late 11/633 or in [[Muharram]] 12/633 Khalid b. Walid was ordered by Abu Bakr to travel from Yamama to [[Iraq]] in order to conquer regions under dominance of Iran (Mesopotamia). Historians have stated different reports on the date, the path, the sequence and other details of Khalid's battles in Iraq. | In the late 11/February 633 or in [[Muharram]] 12/March-April 633 Khalid b. Walid was ordered by Abu Bakr to travel from Yamama to [[Iraq]] in order to conquer regions under dominance of Iran (Mesopotamia). Historians have stated different reports on the date, the path, the sequence and other details of Khalid's battles in Iraq. | ||
According to Abu Bakr's order Khalid started his battles in al-Abila, east of [[Basra]] near the Tigris River, and conquered regions in Mesopotamia including Madhar, Walaja, Ullays (Nahr al-Dam) and Amghishiya. In 12/633 after conquering al-Hira, the capital of the Lakhmids, he managed to capture other important cities in Sawad through battles or peace. | According to Abu Bakr's order Khalid started his battles in al-Abila, east of [[Basra]] near the Tigris River, and conquered regions in Mesopotamia including Madhar, Walaja, Ullays (Nahr al-Dam) and Amghishiya. In 12/633 after conquering al-Hira, the capital of the Lakhmids, he managed to capture other important cities in Sawad through battles or peace. | ||