Please can u make a summary in simple words regarding the battle of jasr also known as the battle of bridge?
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The Battle of the Bridge or the Battle of al-Jisr (Arabic: معركة الجسر) was a battle at the bank of the Euphrates river between Arab Muslims led by Abu Ubaid al-Thaqafi, and the Persian Sasanian forces led by Bahman Jaduya. It is traditionally dated to the year 634, and was the only major Sassanian victory over the Rashidun Caliphate army.The battle was joined on the banks of the Euphrates
Date October 634[1][disputed – discuss]
Location
Marauha at the Euphrates near Kufa, Iraq
Result Sasanian victory[1][2]
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate
Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Abu Ubayd †
Al-Hakam †[3]
Jabr †[3]
Al-Muthanna (WIA)[4]
Bahman Jadhuyih
Jalinus
Strength
6,000-10,000[5][6]
40,000-60,000 (early estimates)
10,000[7]
Probably more than the Arabs[6]
Casualties and losses
4,000-7,000 killed
1,000+ killed in action
3,000+ drowned
3,000 survived or deserted[6]
6000 killed
The Battle of the Bridge or the Battle of al-Jisr (Arabic: معركة الجسر) was a battle at the bank of the Euphrates river between Arab Muslims led by Abu Ubaid al-Thaqafi, and the Persian Sasanian forces led by Bahman Jaduya. It is traditionally dated to the year 634, and was the only major Sassanian victory over the Rashidun Caliphate army.
Battle of the Bridge
Battle of al-Jisr
Part of the Muslim conquest of Persia – Second invasion of Mesopotamia
Zalabiya,Euphrat.jpg
The battle was joined on the banks of the Euphrates
Date October 634[1][disputed – discuss]
Location
Marauha at the Euphrates near Kufa, Iraq
Result Sasanian victory[1][2]
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate
Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Abu Ubayd †
Al-Hakam †[3]
Jabr †[3]
Al-Muthanna (WIA)[4]
Bahman Jadhuyih
Jalinus
Strength
6,000-10,000[5][6]
40,000-60,000 (early estimates)
10,000[7]
Probably more than the Arabs[6]
Casualties and losses
4,000-7,000 killed
1,000+ killed in action
3,000+ drowned
3,000 survived or deserted[6]
6000 killed