Khurrazad, Brother of Rustam
خرزاد أخو رستم
Persian commander at Jalula; entrenched with dependents at Khaniqin under an oath not to flee, routed by the Muslims.
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- The Rashidun Caliphate
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- Levant & Iraq
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Khurrazad, brother of Rustam, commander of the Persians on the day of Jalula. He entrenched himself and dug a trench, placed the families and baggage at Khanaqin, and they pledged not to flee. The Muslims defeated him. 1
Sources
- Futuh al-Buldan — al-Baladhuri (Mu'assasat al-Ma'arif edition)
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