Prior to this engagement, one commander gave a speech in which he compared the inevitability of death to the marks left behind by a necklace.
Prior to this engagement, one commander gave a speech in which he compared the inevitability of death to the marks left behind by a necklace. The losing side at this battle had been waiting for reinforcements from Al-Kufah, and that side consisted of only 72 soldiers at the beginning of the battle. The victor at this battle was betrayed by Hurr, who cursed the Kufans for blocking access to the river Euphrates. Prior to this battle, the governor of Al-Basrah was sent by Yazid I to warn tribal leaders of reprisal if they fail to keep order among their people. It is reenacted with the performance of ta'ziyyah and is commemorated on the 10th of Muharram. For 10 points, name this battle where Hussein ibn Ali was killed, leading to the split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims.
Prior to this engagement, one commander gave a speech in which he compared the inevitability of death to the marks left behind by a necklace.
Battle of Karbala