Which battle resulted in the sack of Medina by Yazid I's forces?
Battle of Uhud
Battle of al-Harra
Battle of Karbala
Battle of Yarmouk
Answer
The Battle of al-Harra in 683 CE, led to Yazid I's forces sacking Medina, a significant event in Islamic history. It marked the culmination of Yazid's campaign to solidify his rule after succeeding his father, Muawiyah I, as the caliph of the Umayyad dynasty.
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