This major Muslim victory is referred to in the sources as the decisive engagement that largely broke the organized resistance of the Sasanian Empire. Nahavand is regarded as a turning point in opening Iran to the Muslim conquests and in accelerating the collapse of the Sasanian state.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Nahavand (642)?
- This was a battle fought around 642 in the region of Nahavand in present-day western Iran, between the Muslim Arab armies and the Sasanian forces.
- When did Battle of Nahavand (642) happen?
- 642 CE
- Where did Battle of Nahavand (642) take place?
- İran (Nihavend)