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Nahavand (Persian: نهاوند) is a city in the Central District of Nahavand County, Hamadan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It is south of the city of Hamadan , west of Malayer and northwest of Borujerd .
Part of the Muslim conquest of Persia. Painting of the Nahavand Castle, which was one of the last Sasanian strongholds. Date. 642. Location. Nahāvand, near Hamadan, Iran. Result. Rashidun Caliphate victory [1] Near collapse of the Sasanian Empire.
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- Nahāvand, near Hamadan, Iran
Battle of Nahāvand, ( ad 642), military clash in Iran between Arab and Sāsānian forces that was a major turning point in Iranian history. The battle ended in disastrous defeat for the Sāsānian armies and paved the way for the Arab conquest, which resulted in the Islamization of Iran.
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The Battle of Nahavand was one of the most decisive battles in Islamic history and proved to be the key to Persia. After the devastating defeat at Nahavand, the last Sassanid emperor, Yazdegerd III, fled to different parts of Persia to raise a new army, with limited success, while Umar attempted to capture him.
Nahavand is the third largest city of Hamedan province after Hamedan and Malayer one of the ancient and historical cities of Iran that enjoys a significant variety of historical monuments, tourism and souvenir. The economy of this region is depended on agriculture and animal husbandry.
Jan 8, 2024 · The Battle of Nahavand was fought in 642 between Arab Muslims and Sassanid armies. The battle is known to Muslims as the "Victory of Victories." The Sassanid King Yazdegerd III escaped to the Merv area, but was unable to raise another substantial army.
Persia. Battle of Nahāvand, ( ad 642), military clash in Iran between Arab and Sāsānian forces that was a major turning point in Iranian history. The battle ended in disastrous defeat for the Sāsānian armies and paved the way for the Arab conquest, which resulted in the Islamization of Iran.
