As a consequence of which battle was Medina sacked during Yazid I's reign?
Battle of al-Harra
Battle of Yarmouk
Battle of Uhud
Battle of the Camel
Answer
The Battle of al-Harra, an infamous clash that occurred in 683 CE, resulted in the sacking of Medina under the rule of Yazid I. It marked a critical juncture in the First Fitna, a succession crisis within the Islamic world following the death of Prophet Muhammad. This conflict witnessed intense struggles for the rightful leadership of the ummah, with factions divided in their support for various claimants.
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