List of battles 301–1300

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This is a list of battles from 301 A.D. to 1300 A.D.

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4th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
301 War of the Eight Princes Battle of Yangdi–Huangqiao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg April—June Sima Jiong, Sima Ying and Sima Yong defeats Sima Lun.
303 Siege of Luoyang September 303—March 304 Sima Yong and Sima Ying defeats Sima Ai.
304 Battle of Dangyin 9 September Sima Ying defeats Sima Yue and captures Emperor Hui of Jin.
Battle of Pingji September Wang Jun and Sima Teng defeats Sima Ying.
306 Sack of Chang'an June Sima Yue defeats Sima Yong and returns Emperor Hui of Jin to Luoyang.
311 Upheaval of the Five Barbarians Battle of Ningping May Han-Zhao General Shi Le ambushes and annihilated the Jin army, Wang Yan executed.
Fall of Luoyang 13—14 July Han-Zhao capture the Jin Dynasty's capital and capture Emperor Huai of Jin.
312 Civil wars of the Tetrarchy Siege of Segusio Flag of Italy.svg SpringThe series of wars between Constantine and Maxentius starts.
Battle of Turin Constantine defeats forces loyal to Maxentius.
Battle of Brescia SummerMaxentius sends Ruricus to lead an attack against Constantine, only to fail.
Battle of Verona Constantine defeats Maxentius once more in an attack, Ruricus dying whilst leading it.
Battle of the Milvian Bridge 28 OctConstantine takes control of Italy, executing Maxentius and his family after.
313 Battle of Tzirallum Flag of Turkey.svg 30 AprilIn the eastern part of the Empire, the forces of Licinius defeat Maximinus Daia.
314 Battle of Cibalae Flag of Croatia.svg Constantine defeats Licinius.
316 Upheaval of the Five Barbarians Fall of Chang'an Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Han forces receives the surrender of Emperor Min of Jin; end of the Western Jin.
Civil wars of the Tetrarchy Battle of Mardia Flag of Bulgaria.svg Late 316 or early 317Constantine again defeats Licinius, who cedes Illyricum to Constantine.
324 Battle of Adrianople Flag of Turkey.svg 3 JulyConstantine defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium.
Battle of the Hellespont JulyFlavius Julius Crispus, son of Constantine defeats the naval forces of Licinius.
Battle of Chrysopolis 18 SepConstantine decisively defeats Licinius, establishing his sole control over the Empire.
328 Sixteen Kingdoms Battle of Luoyang Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Aug/Sep 328—21 Jan 329 Later Zhao defeats the Former Zhao and captures their emperor, Liu Yao.
c. 330 Sack of Meroë Flag of Sudan.svg Kingdom of Axum under King Ezana sack the capital of the Kingdom of Kush, leading to Kush's collapse.
336 Sixteen Kingdoms Battle of Pingguo Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Feb Murong Huang defeats and captures his brother, Murong Ren.
337 Siege of Nisibis Flag of Turkey.svg Persians unsuccessfully siege Roman city.
338 Sixteen Kingdoms Battle of Jicheng Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 12-16 June Former Yan repels a Later Zhao invasion.
Perso-Roman wars of 337–361 Siege of Nisibis Flag of Turkey.svg 15 June—14 or 24 Aug Shapur II besieges Nisibis for 60 days before returning to Persia.
344 Battle of Singara Flag of Iraq.svg Emperor Constantius II fights an indecisive battle against the Persian King Shapur II.
346 Siege of Nisibis Flag of Turkey.svg 346—347Persian King Shapur II again sieges the city and is repelled.
350 Siege of Nisibis King Shapur II sieges Nisibis for the third time, flooding the city but ultimately being unsuccessful and retreats.
351 Roman civil war of 350–353 Battle of Mursa Major Flag of Croatia.svg 28 SepEmperor Constantius II defeats the usurper Magnentius.
Sixteen Kingdoms Battle of Xiangguo Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Nov/Dec 350—April/May 351 Later Zhao and Former Yan defeats Ran Wei. However, the last ruler of Later Zhao, Shi Zhi, is soon assassinated.
352 Battle of Liantai 17 May Former Yan defeats Ran Wei and captures Ran Min.
353 Roman civil war of 350–353 Battle of Mons Seleucus Flag of France.svg AugFinal defeat of Magnentius by Constantius II.
356Roman–Alamanni conflict and Roman–Germanic Wars Siege of Autun The city of Autun, Burgundy, is besieged by Alamanni forces. Julian the Apostate of Rome relieves the city, ending the siege.
Battle of Durocortorum Caesar Julian is defeated by the Alemanni.
Battle of Brumath Roman troops under Julian destroy a Germanic war band in open battle.
Siege of Senonae Germanic troops unsuccessfully besiege the city of Senonae, where Julian is staying for the winter.
357 Battle of Strasbourg Julian expels the Alamanni from the Rhineland.
359 Perso-Roman wars of 337–361 Battle of Amida Flag of Turkey.svg Sasanians capture Amida from the Romans.
360 Siege of Singara Flag of Iraq.svg Sasanians take Singara.
363 Julian's Persian expedition Battle of Ctesiphon 29 MayEmperor Julian defeats Shapur II outside the walls of the Persian capital, but is unable to take the city, leading to an ultimate disaster on the retreat back to Roman territory.
Battle of Samarra June Julian fights the Sasanians and is subsequently killed in battle. Though indecisive, the battle leads to massive losses for the Roman Empire through a forced peace treaty.
366 Procopius' Rebellion Battle of Thyatira Flag of Turkey.svg The army of the Roman Emperor Valens defeats the usurper Procopius.
367Roman–Alamanni conflict and Roman–Germanic Wars Battle of Solicinium Flag of Germany.svg Romans under Emperor Valentinian I defeat yet another Alemanni incursion.
369 Huan Wen's Northern Expeditions Battle of Fangtou Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg March/April—9 Nov Former Yan and Former Qin defeats Eastern Jin forces led by Huan Wen.
370 Conquest of Former Yan by Former Qin Battle of Luchuan Nov Former Qin forces led by Wang Meng defeat Former Yan.
373 Battle of the Tanais River Flag of Russia.svg The Huns defeat the Alans near the Don, beginning the great period of the Germanic migrations.[ citation needed ]
377 Gothic War and Roman–Germanic Wars Battle of the Willows Flag of Bulgaria.svg Roman troops fight an inconclusive battle against the Goths.
Battle of Dibaltum Goths, Alans and Huns defeat Romans.
378 Battle of Adrianople Flag of Turkey.svg 9 AugThe Thervings under Fritigern defeat and kill the Eastern Roman Emperor Valens.
Roman–Germanic Wars Battle of Argentovaria Flag of France.svg The Western Emperor Gratianus is victorious over the Alamanni, yet again.
380 Gothic War and Roman–Germanic Wars Battle of Thessalonica Flag of Greece.svg The Goths under Fritigern fight and defeat a Roman army under Emperor Theodosius I.
383 Sixteen Kingdoms Battle of Feishui Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 30 Nov Fu Jiān is defeated by the Jin commander Xie An. The kingdom of the Former Qin collapses shortly thereafter.
388Roman civil war Battle of the Save Flag of Croatia.svg Emperor Theodosius I defeats the usurper Magnus Maximus. Also known as the Battle of Poetovio.
394 Battle of the Frigidus Flag of Slovenia.svg 5-6 SepThe Christian Roman Emperor Theodosius I defeats and kills the last Pagan-tolerant usurper Eugenius and his Frankish general Arbogast.
395 Sixteen Kingdoms Battle of Canhe Slope Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 8 DecPart of the Later Yan campaign into Northern Wei territory; crushing defeat for the Later Yan forces.
397 Battle of Baisi 23-24 March Northern Wei defetas the Later Yan, driving them out of the Central Plains.

5th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
402 Gothic War and Roman–Germanic Wars Battle of Pollentia Flag of Italy.svg 6 AprilRomans under Flavius Stilicho win a small victory against the Visigoths under Alaric.
403 Battle of Verona JuneStilicho defeats the Visigoths under Alaric, forcing them out of Italy.
405 War of Radagaisus Siege of Florence Stilcho defends city from the Goths, but Florence is nearly destroyed.
406 War of Radagaisus and Roman–Germanic Wars Battle of Faesulae Stilicho defeats Visigoths and Vandals under Radagaisus.
Vandal–Frankish war Battle of Mainz Flag of Germany.svg An army of Vandals, Suevi, and Alans defeats the Frankish federation.
409 Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Ostia Flag of Italy.svg Visigoths under Alaric I defeat Romans.
Liu Yu's Northern Expeditions Battle of Linqu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Eastern Jin decisively defeats Southern Yan.
Siege of Guanggu Jin dynasty conquer Southern Yan
410 Fall of the Roman Empire Sack of Rome Flag of Italy.svg 24 AugThe Visigoths under Alaric sack Rome.
413 Siege of Massilia Flag of France.svg Visigoths under Ataulf are defeated by Romans under Bonifacius while trying to siege Roman city. They make peace with Rome soon after.
419 Battle of the Nervasos Mountains Flag of Spain.svg Suebi under Hermeric allied with Romans in Hispania defeat coalition between the Vandals and Alans.
422 Battle of Tarraco The Vandals defeat the Western Roman Empire.
425 Gothic revolt of Theodoric I Siege of Arles Flag of France.svg The Roman general Aëtius defeats the Visigoths under Theodoric I.
428 Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Mérida Flag of Spain.svg Vandals defeat Suebi.
430 Siege of Hippo Regius Flag of Algeria.svg June 430—Aug 431Vandals under Genseric establish a foothold in Africa, strategically defeating Rome. Saint Augustine dies during the siege.
431 Battle of Helena Flag of France.svg Romans defeat Franks.
432 Battle of Rimini Flag of Italy.svg The Roman general Aëtius is defeated by his rival Count Boniface, who is killed.
436 Gothic War Battle of Narbonne Flag of France.svg 436—437Aëtius again defeats the Visigoths under Theodoric I.
439 Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Carthage Flag of Tunisia.svg 19 OctRomans lose Carthage to the Vandals.
Battle of Toulouse Flag of France.svg Visigoths led by Theodoric I defeat Romans under General Litorius, who is killed.
447 Battle of the Utus Flag of Bulgaria.svg Hunnic victory, led by Attila, over Roman forces in what is today Bulgaria.
445 Battle of Vicus Helena Flag of France.svg c. 445—450Romans under Aëtius defeated the Franks under Chlodio.
450Legends of the Germanic heroic age Battle of Finnsburg Flag of the Netherlands.svg Possibly mythical battle where Frisians allied with Jutes fight and are defeated by Danes in the Germanic heroic age. Frisian King Finn and Danish Prince Hnæf both supposedly died in combat.
451 Battle of Avarayr Flag of Iran.svg 26 MayForces of Yazdegerd II annihilate the Christian Armenian rebels led by Saint Vartan.
Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Châlons Flag of France.svg 20 JuneAn alliance under Visigothic king Theodoric I and Romans under Aëtius repulse the attack of Attila the Hun and his allies. Theodoric is killed in the battle.
452 Sack of Aquileia Flag of Italy.svg 18 July Aquileia is razed to the ground by the forces of Attila the Hun.
454Germanic-Hunnic Wars Battle of Nedao A Germanic alliance under the leadership of the Ostrogoths and the Gepids breaks Hunnic power in Europe.
455 Roman–Germanic Wars Sack of Rome Flag of Italy.svg 2-6 JuneThe Vandals sack Rome during their campaign against Emperor Petronius Maximus, looting the city for 14 days.
Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Aylesford Flag of England.svg Britons and Anglo-Saxons battle in Kent, victory is unclear.
456 Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Corsica Flag of France.svg Romans repel Vandal attempt to annex Corsica.
Battle of Órbigo Flag of Spain.svg Theodoric II, king of the Visigoths defeats the Suevi, sacks their capital, and conquers Spain.
457 Battle of Garigliano Flag of Italy.svg Romans under Majorian defeat the Vandals.
Battle of Campi Cannini Romans under Majorian defeats the Alemanni.
458 Gothic War and Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Arelate Flag of France.svg Late 458The Roman Emperor Majorian, with the support of Aegidius and Nepotianus, defeats the Visigoths at Arlate.
Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Toulouse The Roman Emperor Majorian defeats the Visigoths.
461 Battle of Cartagena Flag of Spain.svg A Vandal fleet surprises and destroys the Roman fleet.
461 Battle of Bergamo Flag of Italy.svg Romans under General Ricimer defeat Roman followers of emperor Majorian.
463 Roman–Germanic Wars Battle of Orleans Flag of France.svg Kingdom of Soissons and Alans led by Aegidius defeat Visigoths under Theodoric II.
465 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Wippedesfleot Flag of England.svg The Saxons under Hengest battle the Britons, victory is undecided.
468 Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Bolia Flag of Hungary.svg Ostrogoths defeat a coalition of Gepids, Heruli, Rugii, Sarmatians, Sciri, Suebi and the Roman Empire.
Vandal War and Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Cape Bon Flag of Tunisia.svg Vandals decisively defeat large joint effort by Western Roman Empire and Eastern Roman Empire to retake Carthage.
469 Fall of the Roman Empire Battle of Déols Flag of France.svg Visigoths defeat Bretons.
471 Battle of Arles Visigoths defeat the Western Roman Empire.
472 Siege of Rome Flag of Italy.svg March—July Ricimer, having fallen out with his choice for Roman Emperor, allies with the Burgundians and Germans under Odoacer, defeats and kills the Roman Emperor Anthemius.
476 Battle of Ravenna 2-4 SepThe Germanic foederati led by Odoacer decisively defeat the Western Roman Empire and depose Emperor Romulus Augustulus. Western Roman Empire dissolved.
484 Hephthalite–Sasanian War of 484 Battle of Herat Flag of the Taliban.svg Hephthalite Empire decisively defeats the Sasanian Empire and kills King Peroz I.
485 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Mercredesburne Flag of England.svg Saxons under Aelle defeat British defenders.
486Campaigns of Clovis I Battle of Soissons Flag of France.svg Clovis I defeats Syagrius and gains the Domain of Soissons.
489Conquest of Italy by Theodoric the Great Battle of Isonzo Flag of Italy.svg 28 Aug Odoacer fights the Ostrogoths under Theodoric the Great, ending in the Italian troops' defeat.
Battle of Sirmium Flag of Serbia.svg AugKing Theodoric the Great of the Ostrogoths defeats king Thraustila of the Gepids.
Conquest of Italy by Theodoric the Great Battle of Verona Flag of Italy.svg 30 SepOdoacer fights the Ostrogoths near Verona, and is defeated a second time.
490 Siege of Ravenna Late 490—5 March 493Odoacer holds out against Theodoric the Great until the Ostrogothic king is able to enforce a naval blockade on the city. Several days after a truce is negotiated to end the siege, Theodoric kills Odoacer with his own hands.
492 Isaurian War Battle of Cotyaeum Flag of Turkey.svg Byzantine army under John the Scythian defeats Isaurians under Longinus of Cardala.
496Campaigns of Clovis I Battle of Tolbiac Flag of Germany.svg Franks under Clovis I defeat the Alamanni, killing their king.
497First Hunnic War Sack of Kausambi Flag of India.svg Alchon Huns sack the central Indian city of Kosambi.
498 First Battle of Eran Alchon Huns decisively defeat the Gupta Empire and annex Malwa.

6th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
502 Anastasian War Siege of Theodosiopolis Flag of Turkey.svg AugSasanians under Kavadh I take ungarrisoned Byzantine city.
Siege of Martyropolis Sasanians take Byzantine city.
502 Siege of Amida Oct 502—Jan 503Byzantine city holds out for three months without reinforcements against Persian siege led by Kavadh I before they eventually take the city until the Byzantines ransom it back in a treaty two years later.
506Campaigns of Clovis I Battle of Strasbourg Flag of France.svg The Franks under Clovis I defeats the Alemanni.
Battle of Zhongli Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 506-507 Northern Wei invaded Liang Dynasty, but the attack failed.
507 Franco–Gothic War Battle of Vouillé Flag of France.svg The Franks under Clovis I defeat the Visigoths under Alaric II decisively, gaining Gallia Aquitania. Clovis kills Alaric in single combat.
510First Hunnic War Second Battle of Eran Flag of India.svg Alchon Huns defeat the Guptas and temporarily conquer the province of Malwa.
512War of the Visigothic Succession Battle of Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg

The Ostrogothic Kingdom under Ibbas defeats Visigothic rebels under Gesalec.

518 Anglo-Saxon conquest of Britain Battle of Mons Badonicus Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Or Battle of Mynydd Baddon. British forces defeat the Saxons decisively, ending their advance into British lands. Later connected to King Arthur.
520Second Hunnic War Sack of Pataliputra Flag of India.svg Alchon Huns under Mihirakula sack and devastate the capital of the Gupta Empire, leading to the permanent decline of both the Gupta Empire and Pataliputra as a city.
524Invasion of Burgundy Battle of Vézeronce Flag of France.svg 25 June Burgundians and Ostrogoths under Theodoric the Great defeat the Merovingian Franks.
525 Battle on the Rhine Flag of the Netherlands.svg The army of king Theudebert I of Austrasia and a king in Frisia defeat an army of Danes.
Axumite-Himyarite wars Siege of Sanaa Flag of Yemen.svg Kingdom of Aksum under Kaleb of Axum annexes the Himyarite Kingdom of Dhu Nuwas.
528 Iberian War Battle of Thannuris Flag of Syria (2025-).svg SummerSasanians defeat Byzantines under Belisarius, but take heavy losses.
Second Hunnic War Battle of Sondani Flag of India.svg Alliance of Indian rulers defeat the Alchon Huns, who retreat out of India.
530 Iberian War Battle of Dara Flag of Turkey.svg JuneByzantine commander Belisarius, in alliance with Heruli and the Huns, defeats Sasanian Persians in Turkey.
Battle of Satala SummerByzantines under Sittas and Dorotheus defeat attacking Persians under Mermeroes.
c. 530 Battle on the Ice of Lake Vänern Flag of Sweden.svg Between Eadgils and his uncle King Onela of Sweden with the help of Beowulf. This event appears in several Norse sagas and in the Anglo-Saxon epic Beowulf .
531 Iberian War Battle of Callinicum Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 19 AprilA Sasanian army defeats a Byzantine force in Syria, but with heavy losses on both sides.
Siege of Martyropolis Flag of Turkey.svg AutumnSasanians withdraw from attack on Byzantine city, last battle of the Iberian War.
Battle of the Unstrut River Flag of Germany.svg Frankish King Theuderic I defeats Thuringian King Hermanafrid and conquers Thuringia
532 Battle of Autun Flag of France.svg Frankish kings Childebert I and Chlothar I defeat the Burgundians and conquer their territory.
533 Vandalic War Battle of Ad Decimum Flag of Tunisia.svg 13 Sep Belisarius defeats the Vandals under Gelimer near Carthage.
Battle of Tricamarum 15 DecBelisarius again defeats the Vandals near Carthage, ending Vandal rule in North Africa.
534 Byzantine–Moorish wars Battle of Mammes Byzantine general Solomon defeats the Moorish rebels and secures control of Byzacena.
535 Battle of Mount Bourgaon Summer
536 Gothic War Siege of Naples Flag of Italy.svg Oct—NovByzantines under Belisarius take city from the Ostrogoths.
537 Matter of Britain Battle of Camlann Flag of the United Kingdom.svg King Arthur killed, perhaps mythical, by Mordred.
Byzantine–Moorish wars Battle of Scalas Veteres Flag of Tunisia.svg Spring Germanus defeats rebel African army.
Battle of Shayuan Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Western Wei dynasty defeats the Eastern Wei dynasty
538 Gothic War Siege of Rome Flag of Italy.svg Unsuccessful siege of Rome by the Ostrogoths, Byzantine defenders under Belisarius remain victorious.
540 Byzantine–Moorish wars Battle of Babosis Flag of Algeria.svg Byzantine general Solomon defeats the Moorish rebels of the Aurès Mountains region and secures control of Numidia and Mauretania Sitifensis.
Battle of Zerboule
Siege of Banavasi Flag of India.svg Chalukyas under Kirttivarman I defeat Kadamba dynasty and annex their capital of Banavasi.
541 Lazic War Siege of Petra Flag of Georgia.svg Feb—JuneSasasians under Khosrow I capture Byzantine fortress.
Gothic War Siege of Verona Flag of Italy.svg WinterOstrogoths under Totila defend city against larger Byzantine army.
542 Battle of Faventia SpringOstrogoths under Totila defeat Byzantine army.
Battle of Mucellium Ostrogoths defeat Byzantine army.
543 Lazic War Battle of Anglon Flag of Armenia.svg A Byzantine invasion of Sasanian Armenia is defeated by a small force under Nabedes.
544 Siege of Edessa Flag of Turkey.svg March—AprilSasanians under Khosrow I abandon siege of Byzantine city of Edessa, which pays them 5 centenaria of gold.
Byzantine–Moorish wars Battle of Cillium Flag of Tunisia.svg Byzantine General Solomon killed in battle by a coalition of Berber tribes.
545 Battle of Thacia Autumn Stotzas mortally wounded by Byzantine general John.
546 Battle of Sufetula Late 546 or early 547Byzantine general John Troglita defeats the Moorish rebels under Antalas.
547 Battle of Marta Late summer John Troglita is defeated by a coalition of Tripolitanian Moors.
548 Battle of the Fields of Cato Summer John Troglita defeats the last Moorish coalition and suppresses the Moorish revolt.
550 Lazic War Siege of Petra Flag of Georgia.svg Summer 550—Spring 551Byzantines recapture city and dismantle its walls.
551 Gothic War Battle of Sena Gallica Flag of Italy.svg AutumnA Byzantine naval squadron defeats the Ostrogoth fleet decisively.
552 Battle of Taginae JulyByzantines under Narses defeat Ostrogoths under Totila, who dies in battle.
Battle of Asfeld Longobards under King Audoin defeat the Gepids under Thurisind, who is killed.
553 Gothic War Battle of Mons Lactarius Flag of Italy.svg Oct 552 or early 553Byzantines under Narses defeat the Ostrogoths under Teia, ending Ostrogoth resistance.
Lazic War Battle of Telephis-Ollaria Flag of Georgia.svg Sasanians defeat Byzantines.
554 Gothic War Battle of the Volturnus Flag of Italy.svg OctByzantines under Narses defeat the Franks and Alamanni decisively.
Yawm Halima ("Day of Halima") Flag of Syria (2025-).svg JuneThe Ghassanids under al-Harith ibn Jabalah defeat the Lakhmids under al-Mundhir III ibn al-Nu'man, who is killed.
Lazic War Siege of Onoguris Flag of Georgia.svg 554 or 555Sasanians decisively defeat Byzantines and force them to retreat from the area and abandon Archaeopolis, which they subsequently raze.
555 Siege of Phasis July 555—June 556Byzantines defeat Sasanian siege of town.
559Byzantine-Kutrigurs war 558–559 Battle of Melantias Flag of Turkey.svg MarchByzantines under Belisarius defeat the Kutrigurs 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Constantinople.
560 Hephthalite–Sasanian Wars Battle of Gol-Zarriun Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Sasanians under King Khosrow I allied with the Göktürks decisively defeat the Hephthalite Empire, which dissolved into smaller kingdoms in the aftermath.
Expansion of the Uí Néill dynasty Battle of Cúl Dreimhne Flag of Ireland.svg Uí Néill defeat King Diarmait mac Cerbaill.
570 Battle of 'Ayn Ubagh The Ghassanids under al-Mundhir III ibn al-Harith defeat the Lakhmids under Qabus ibn al-Mundhir.
Aksumite–Persian wars Battle of Hadhramaut Flag of Yemen.svg Sasanians defeat the Kingdom of Aksum and kill King Masruq ibn Abraha.
Siege of Sanaa Sasanians take Yemen from Aksum.
573 Battle of Arfderydd Flag of England.svg Welsh battle between Christian and non-Christian forces; Gwenddoleu dies.
575 Sack of al-Hirah Flag of Iraq.svg The Ghassanids under al-Harith ibn Jabalah sack the Lakhmid capital, al-Hirah.
577 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Deorham Flag of England.svg West Saxons defeats the Briton Celts in Wiltshire, England.
586 Byzantine–Sasanian War of 572–591 Battle of Solachon Flag of Turkey.svg Spring Byzantine forces under Philippicus defeat a Sasanian army in Mesopotamia.
Siege of Mardin Byzantines aided by the Salihids siege Sasanian-owned city.
587 Soga–Mononobe conflict Battle of Shigisan Flag of Japan.svg JulyBuddhist Soga clan defeats Shinto Mononobe clan. Mononobe clan leader Mononobe no Moriya killed in battle.
588 Byzantine–Sassanid War of 572–591 Battle of Martyropolis Flag of Turkey.svg Summer Byzantine forces defeat a Sasanian army at Martyropolis.
590 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Alclud Ford Flag of Scotland.svg Kingdom of Rheged defeats Bernicia
591 Sasanian civil war of 589–591 and Byzantine–Sassanid War of 572–591 Battle of Blarathon Flag of Iran.svg AugCombined Byzantine-Persian armies led by Byzantine generals John Mystacon and Narses and Persian king Khosrau II defeat the Persian rebel Bahram Chobin.
598 Goguryeo-Sui Wars Battle of Linyuguan Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Korean Goguryeo Kingdom repulses the Chinese Sui dynasty.
599 Avar–Byzantine Wars Battles of Viminacium Flag of Serbia.svg Summer Byzantines defeat the Avars.
Conquest of the Revati Island Flag of India.svg Chalukya King Mangalesha's navy conquers Revati Island.

7th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
602 Sui–Early Lý War Battle of Co Loa Flag of Vietnam.svg The Chinese Sui dynasty defeats and conquers the Vietnamese Early Lý dynasty.
603 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Degsastan Flag of Scotland.svg Northumbrian king Æthelfrith defeats Scots under Áedán mac Gabráin
604 Battle of Dhi Qar Flag of Iraq.svg 604—611Battle fought between Arabs in southern Iraq and a Sasanian Persian army.
612 Goguryeo–Sui Wars Siege of Yodong Fortress Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Korean Goguryeo defeats the Chinese Sui dynasty.
Battle of Salsu Flag of North Korea.svg Goguryeo cavalry forces, although outnumbered, overwhelm the Chinese troops in combat and eventually emerge victorious.
613 Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628 Battle of Antioch Flag of Syria (2025-).svg An attack by Byzantine forces on the recently captured Antioch ends in a decisive Sasanian victory.
614 Siege of Jerusalem Flag of Israel.svg April—MayAfter 21 days, Jerusalem falls to the Sasanian forces and their Jewish allies.
615 Siege of Thessalonica Flag of Greece.svg Sclaveni under the chieftain Chatzon attempt to capture the city.
616 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Chester Flag of England.svg Æthelfrith defeats the armies of Welsh kingdoms Powys and Rhôs.
Battle of the River Idle East Anglia defeats Northumbria under Aethelfrith, who is slain in battle.
617 Transition from Sui to Tang Battle of Huoyi Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 8 Sep Li Yuan defeats the Sui dynasty and enters Chang'an.
618 Battle of Yanshi 5-6 Oct Wang Shichong scores a decisive victory over Li Mi, breaking the blockade of Luoyang and taking over the latter's followers.
Battle of Qianshuiyuan 29 NovThe Tang dynasty scores a decisive victory over their rival Xue Rengao.
Chalukya–Pallava Wars Battle of Pullalur Flag of India.svg 618—619 Chalukya Empire defeats the Pallava Kingdom.
Siege of Sumpa Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Namri Songtsen the Emperor of Tibet annexes the Kingdom of Sumpa after taking their capital.
619 Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628 Siege of Alexandria Flag of Egypt.svg The advancing Sasanian armies easily capture Alexandria in their campaign to conquer Roman Egypt.
Battle of Narmada Flag of India.svg Feb Chalukyas under Pulakeshin II defeat Vardhana dynasty under Harsha and conquer the Deccan up to the Narmada River.
621 Transition from Sui to Tang Battle of Hulao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 28 MayThe Tang under Li Shimin crush the forces of Dou Jiande. Luoyang surrenders soon after, securing the Tang dynasty's victory in the civil war that followed the collapse of the Sui dynasty.
624 Muslim–Quraysh War Battle of Badr Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 13 MarchMuslim forces under Muhammad defeat a larger, pagan, Meccan force, killing their leaders.
625 Battle of Uhud 23 March Khalid ibn al-Walid defeats a Muslim force, before eventually converting to Islam himself and joining the Muslim forces.
Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628 Battle of Sarus Flag of Turkey.svg April Heraclius fights the Sasanian army of General Shahrbaraz, ending in a draw that doesn't stop the Persian advance towards Constantinople.
626 Siege of Constantinople June—JulyThe Avars, in alliance with the Sasanians and Slavic tribes, besiege Constantinople unsuccessfully.
627 Perso-Turkic war of 627–629 Siege of Derbent Flag of Russia.svg Early 627 Tong Yabgu of Western Turks capture the fortress.
Muslim–Quraysh War Battle of the Trench Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 31 March—c. 14 AprilAn army from the city of Mecca fails to capture Muslim-held Medina, defended by Muhammad using an early form of trench warfare.
Byzantine–Sassanid War of 572–591 Battle of Nineveh Flag of Iraq.svg 12 DecByzantines under Emperor Heraclius defeat Sasanian Persians.
Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628 and Perso-Turkic war of 627–629 Siege of Tbilisi Flag of Georgia.svg 627—628Joint attack of the Byzantine Empire allied with the Western Turkic Khaganate where they defeat the Sasanian Empire and their vassal the Kingdom of Iberia.
628 Military campaigns of Muhammad Battle of Khaybar Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg March/AprilForces under Muhammad defeat the Jewish tribes living in the Hejaz region of the Arab peninsula
629 Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of Mu'tah Flag of Jordan.svg Sep Khalid ibn al-Walid leads a Muslim Arab army against a larger Roman army in his first battle against the Roman Empire, which results in a Byzantine victory.
Muslim–Quraysh War Conquest of Mecca Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Dec 629—Jan 630 Muhammad conquers Mecca without any bloodshed.
Irish clan battles Battle of Fid Eoin Ulster Banner.svg Irish clan battle where the Dál nAraidi defeated the Dál Riata and killed their king.
630 Military campaigns of Muhammad Battle of Hunayn Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Muhammad defeats the Hawazin Bedouin tribe.
Expedition of Tabuk Oct Muhammad successfully campaigns against the Byzantines at Tabuk in his last campaign.
Battle of Autas DecMuslims defeat coalition of Arab tribes.
Siege of Ta'if Banu Thaqif fend off siege from Muhammad, surrender a few months later regardless.
Tang campaign against the Eastern Turks Battle of Yinshan Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 27 March Tang Chinese army, led by Li Jing, decisively defeats the Eastern Turks, fall of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate.
Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Cefn Digoll Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Edwin of Northumbria defeated by King Cadwallon ap Cadfan of Gwynedd and Penda of Mercia. Northumbria loses control of Gwynedd.
631 Battle of Wogastisburg King Samo defeats Austrasian forces, led by Dagobert I, Merovingian king of the Franks.
632 Arab-Byzantine wars Expedition of Usama bin Zayd Flag of Syria (2025-).svg June Rashidun forces under Usama ibn Zayd successfully operate against the Byzantines .
Ridda Wars Battle of Zhu Qissa Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 25-30 July Rashidun forces defeat the rebels of Tulayha.
Battle of Buzakha SepRashiduns defeat the pagan Arab tribes.
Battle of Zafar Oct Khalid ibn al-Walid defeats rebelling tribes.
Battle of Yamama Dec Rashidun forces defeat a numerically superior rebel army under Musaylimah, killing him.
Battle of Dibba Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 632—634Generals of Caliph Abu Bakr decisively defeat rebel pagan tribes.
633 Muslim conquest of Persia Battle of Chains Flag of Kuwait.svg April Khalid ibn al-Walid decisively defeats a Persian army in his first battle against the Persian Empire.
Battle of River Flag of Iraq.svg Khalid ibn al-Walid decisively defeats the Persian Empire.
Battle of Walaja MayKhalid ibn al-Walid decisively defeats the larger forces of the Persian Empire using a double envelopment maneuver.
Battle of Ullais Khalid ibn al-Walid decisively defeats a larger army from the Persian Empire.
Battle of Hira Khalid ibn al-Walid defeats Persians.
Battle of Al-Anbar
Battle of Dawmat al-Jandal Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg AugKhalid ibn al-Walid defeats rebelling Arab Christians.
Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Hatfield Chase Flag of England.svg 12 Oct Penda of Mercia allied with the Kingdom of Gwynedd defeats and kills Edwin of Northumbria.
Muslim conquest of Persia Battle of Muzayyah Flag of Iraq.svg NovKhalid ibn al-Walid decisively defeats Persians and Arab Christians.
Battle of Saniyy
Battle of Zumail Khalid ibn al-Walid decisively defeats the Persian forces, conquering most of Mesopotamia (Iraq) from the Persian Empire.
Battle of Ayn al-Tamr Khalid ibn al-Walid decisively defeats Persia and its Christian Arab allies.
634 Battle of Firaz Jan Khalid ibn al-Walid defeats the combined forces of the Persian Empire and Roman Empire, completing his conquest of Mesopotamia.
Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Dathin Flag of Palestine.svg 4 FebRashiduns defeat Byzantines around Gaza.
Muslim conquest of Persia Battle of Marj Rahit Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 24 AprilRashiduns decisively defeat Ghassanids.
Battle of Babylon Flag of Iraq.svg 13 MayRashiduns defeat Sasanians.
Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of al-Qaryatayn Flag of Syria (2025-).svg JuneRashiduns defeat Ghassanids.
Battle of Bosra June—JulyA small Muslim army under Khalid ibn al-Walid lay siege to the city of Bosra, decisively defeating a larger army of Romans and Christian Arabs.
Battle of Ajnadayn Flag of Israel.svg / Flag of Palestine.svg July/AugThe first major pitched battle between the Muslim Arabs under Khalid ibn al-Walid against a larger Roman army under Heraclius leads to a decisive Muslim victory for Khalid.
Battle of Yaqusa Flag of Syria (2025-).svg AugArabs defeat Byzantines.
Battle of Marj al-Saffar (634) Aug 634—23 Jan 635
Siege of Damascus 21 Aug—19 SeptThomas surrenders after four-week siege with no relief in sight and Muslim forces inside the city.
Battle of Sanita-al-Uqab Sep12,000 Byzantines are defeated in an attempt to break the siege of Damascus in a battle 20 miles north of the city.
Battle of Maraj-al-Debaj Refugees from the surrender at Damascus are intercepted just short of Antioch and butchered by Muslim forces.
Muslim conquest of Persia Battle of the Bridge Flag of Iraq.svg 25 OctPersians decisively defeat Muslim Arabs.
Battle of Kaskar Rashiduns defeat Sasanian Empire.
Battle of Namaraq
Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Heavenfield Flag of England.svg Oswald of Bernicia defeats and kills the Welsh king Cadwallon ap Cadfan of Gwynedd.
635 Muslim conquest of Persia Battle of Fahl Flag of Jordan.svg Jan Khalid ibn al-Walid defeats the forces of the Roman Empire under Theodore the Sacellarius.
Battle of Buwaib Flag of Iraq.svg AprilRashiduns defeat Sasanian advance.
Siege of Emesa Flag of Syria (2025-).svg Dec 635—March 636Rashiduns under Khalid ibn al-Walid take the city of Emesa from the Byzantines.
636 Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of Yarmouk 15-20 AugMuslim Arab forces under Khalid ibn al-Walid crush the Byzantine forces led by Theodore Trithyrius and conquer the Levant from the Roman Empire.
Muslim conquest of Persia Battle of al-Qadisiyyah Flag of Iraq.svg 16-19 NovMuslim Arabs defeat a Sasanian army led by general Rostam Farrokhzad.
Arab–Byzantine wars Siege of Jerusalem Flag of Israel.svg Nov 636—April 637Arabs take city from Byzantines.
Siege of Latakia Flag of Syria (2025-).svg Laodicea annexed by Arabs.
Muslim conquest of Persia Battle of Burs Flag of Iraq.svg Rashiduns defeat Sasanian garrison.
Battle of Babylon Rashiduns take city from Sasanians in pursuit of Ctesiphon.
637 Siege of Ctesiphon Jan—MarchMuslim Arabs conquered the Sasanian capital of Ctesiphon.
Battle of Jalula AprilRashiduns annex all territory west of the Zagros Mountains from the Persians.
Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of Hazir Flag of Syria (2025-).svg June Khalid ibn al-Walid defeats the garrison of Qinnasrin under Meenas at Hazir in Syria, wiping out the Byzantine force.
Battle of Moira Ulster Banner.svg Summer Domnall II, High King of Ireland defeats his foster son Congal Cáech King of Ulaid as well as Domnall Brecc king of Dál Riata in Northern Ireland. Cáech killed in the battle.
Arab–Byzantine wars Siege of Aleppo Flag of Syria (2025-).svg Aug—Oct Khalid ibn al-Walid takes city from Byzantines.
Battle of the Iron Bridge Flag of Turkey.svg Oct Khalid ibn al-Walid decisively defeats a larger Roman army under Heraclius in his final battle against the Roman Empire, conquering northern Syria and southern Turkey.
638 Siege of Germanicia Rashidun Caliphate takes city of Germanica from the Byzantines.
Early Tang expansion Battle of Songzhou Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tang Chinese defeat the Tibetans.
639 Battle of Lake Baikal Tang Chinese defeat and conquer the western Turkic Tiele.
640 Muslim conquest of Egypt Siege of Babylon Fortress Flag of Egypt.svg May—Dec Rashidun Caliphate takes major Byzantine fortress in Egypt.
Battle of Heliopolis 6 July Rashidun Caliphate decisively defeats the Byzantines in Egypt.
Emperor Taizong's campaign against the Western Regions Siege of Karakhoja Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tang Chinese defeat and conquer the Karakhoja.
641 Muslim conquest of Egypt Siege of Alexandria Flag of Egypt.svg March—Sep Rashidun Caliphate takes Byzantine capital of province of Egypt.
Muslim conquest of Persia Siege of Shushtar Flag of Iran.svg 641—642Muslim Arabs defeat Sasanians.
642 Early Muslim conquests First Battle of Dongola Flag of Sudan.svg SummerNubian Kingdom of Makuria defeats the Rashidun Caliphate.
Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Maserfield Flag of England.svg 5 Aug Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia.
Chalukya–Pallava Wars Battle of Manimangala Flag of India.svg Pallavas defeat the Chalukyas.
Battle of Vatapi Pallavas defeat the Chalukyas and conquer Vatapi.
Muslim conquest of Persia Siege of Gundishapur Flag of Iran.svg Muslim Arabs take city from Sasanians.
Battle of Nahavand Muslim Arabs gain a major victory over the Persian Empire, Sasanian dynasty under near collapse and loses centralization.
Battle of Spahan Arabs defeat Persians.
643 Battle of Bayrudh
Battle of Waj Rudh
Battle of Bishapur 643—644 Rashidun Caliphate defeats Sasanian Empire.
644 Muslim conquests in South Asia Battle of Rasil Flag of Pakistan.svg Early 644 Rashidun Caliphate defeats the Rai Kingdom on the western bank of the Indus River.
Emperor Taizong's campaign against the Western Regions Battle of Karasahr Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tang Chinese defeat the Western Turkic Khaganate.
645 Goguryeo–Tang War Siege of Yodong Fortress April—OctThe Chinese Tang dynasty defeats Goguryeo.
Battle of Mount Jupil 23 JuneThe Chinese Tang dynasty army annihilated the Korea Goguryeo field army.
Siege of Ansi Fortress 23 June—18 SepKorean Goguryeo forces defeat the Chinese Tang dynasty.
646 Muslim conquest of Egypt Battle of Nikiou Flag of Egypt.svg MayArabs repel Byzantine attempt to retake Egypt.
647 Muslim conquest of the Maghreb Battle of Sufetula Flag of Tunisia.svg Rashidun Caliphate defeats and kills Gregory the Patrician, the rebelling Byzantine Exarch of Africa.
648 Battle of Dos Pilas Flag of Guatemala.svg Mayan city-state of Dos Pilas attacked and defeated by Yuknoom Che'en II of Calakmul, Balaj Chan K'awiil captured.
Emperor Taizong's campaign against the Western Regions Battle of Kucha Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 648—19 Jan 649The ChineseTang dynasty defeat the Western Turkic Khaganate.
650 Muslim conquest of Persia Battle of Istakhr Flag of Iran.svg 650—651Rashiduns sack new Sasanian capital, kill over 40,000 defenders, and finish the annexation of the province of Pars.
651 Battle of Ray Rashiduns, with the help of a defecting noble family, defeat the Sasanians.
Battle of Oxus River Flag of Turkmenistan.svg Muslim Arabs gain a final victory over the Persian Empire, ending the Persian Sasanian dynasty.
652 Battle of Nishapur Flag of Iran.svg Rashiduns defeat the Zoroastrian remnant House of Karen.
Siege of Herat Flag of the Taliban.svg Rashiduns defeat the House of Karen.
Early Muslim conquests Second Battle of Dongola Flag of Sudan.svg Rashiduns defeated by Makuria, Baqt signed between Makuria and the Caliphate.
First Arab–Khazar War Battle of Balanjar Flag of Russia.svg Khazar Turks defeat the Rashidun Caliphate's forces.
654 Muslim conquest of Persia Battle of Badghis Flag of the Taliban.svg Rashiduns defeat the House of Karen and Hephthalites, subjecting the former.
655 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of the Winwaed Flag of England.svg 15 Nov Northumbrian king Oswiu defeats and kills pagan Mercian king Penda.
Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of the Masts Flag of Turkey.svg Rashiduns defeat the Byzantine navy.
656 First Fitna Battle of the Camel Flag of Iraq.svg 8 Dec Rashidun forces under Ali ibn Abi Talib defeat a rebel army at Basra, Iraq.
657 Tang campaigns against the Western Turks Battle of Irtysh River Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tang Chinese army led by Su Dingfang decisively defeats the Western Turkic khagan Ashina Helu, led to the Tang conquest of the Western Turks.
First Fitna Battle of Siffin Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 26-28 JulyForces of Caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib battle rebel forces of Muawiyah I, Governor of Syria, indecisively.
660 Baekje–Tang War Battle of Hwangsanbeol Flag of South Korea.svg 9 JulyA superior Silla army defeats Baekje decisively, killing General Gyebaek.
663 Goguryeo–Tang War Battle of Baekgang Tang Chinese and Silla forces decisively defeat Yamato Japanese and Baekje forces.
Battle of Forino Flag of Italy.svg Duke Romuald I of Benevento defeats general Saburrus of the Byzantine Empire.
667 Goguryeo–Tang War Battle of Geumsan Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tang dynasty decisively defeats Goguryeo.
668 Conquest of P'yongyang Flag of North Korea.svg 22 Oct Silla and the Chinese Tang dynasty defeat and conquer Goguryeo.
670 Battle of Dafei River Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tang Chinese army annihilated the Tibetans, and take over control of the Tarim Basin.
671 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Two Rivers Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Northumbrians defeat Picts.
674 Arab–Byzantine wars First Arab siege of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg 674—678The Byzantines defeat the Arabs after 4 years of siege through the use of Greek fire.
Battle of Peruvallanallur Flag of India.svg Parameswaravarman I of the Pallava dynasty decisively defeats the Chalukyas.
675 Silla-Tang War Battle of Maeso Flag of South Korea.svg 29 Sep Silla fights Tang dynasty.
678 Arab–Byzantine wars Siege of Thessalonica Flag of Greece.svg 676—678Byzantines defeat Sclaveni siege of Thessalonica after two years.
679 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of the Trent Flag of England.svg Mercia defeats Northumbria.
680Frankish civil war Battle of Lucofao Flag of France.svg Early 680 Neustrians defeat Austrasians in Frankish civil war.
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars Battle of Ongal Flag of Romania.svg SummerBulgar and probably Slavonic forces under Khan Asparukh defeat a Byzantine army led by Emperor Constantine IV near the mouth of the River Danube. As a result, a Bulgar kingdom is founded on former Byzantine territories in the Balkan peninsula.
Second Fitna Battle of Karbala Flag of Iraq.svg 10 OctThe Umayyad forces defeat Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of Muhammad, and his partisans.
682 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Vescera Flag of Algeria.svg Defeat of the Umayyads under Uqba ibn Nafi by the Berbers and Byzantines.
683 Second Fitna Siege of Mecca Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 24 Sep—26 NovUnsuccessful siege of Mecca by Umayyad forces, which allows Ibn al-Zubayr to set himself up as anti-Caliph there.
684 Battle of Marj Rahit Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 18 Aug Umayyads supported by the Banu Kalb defeat a hostile tribal coalition around the Qays and secure control of Syria.
685 Battle of Ayn al-Warda Flag of Syria (2025-).svg Flag of Turkey.svg 4 JanThe "Penitents" of Kufa are annihilated by the Umayyads.
Pictish-Northumbrian conflicts Battle of Dun Nechtain Flag of Scotland.svg 20 May Picts defeat Northumbrians in Scotland, killing their leader.
686 Second Fitna Battle of Madhar Flag of Iraq.svg Late 686—687Forces of Mus'ab ibn al-Zubayr defeat pro-Alid forces.
Battle of Harura Mus'ab ibn al-Zubayr defeats pro-Alid forces of Mukhtar al-Thaqafi and temporarily gains control of all of Iraq.
687 Battle of Tertry Flag of France.svg Merovingian Franks defeat Neustria and Burgundy.
688 Muslim conquest of the Maghreb Battle of Mamma Flag of Algeria.svg Umayyads defeat the Berber Kingdom of Altava and kill their king Kusaila in battle.
689 Battle of Coronate Flag of Italy.svg The army of Cunipert, king of the Lombards, defeat the followers of the usurper Alahis on the Adda River.
691 Second Fitna Battle of Maskin Flag of Iraq.svg Mid-Oct Umayyads defeat Mus'ab ibn al-Zubayr and recover control of Iraq.
692 Siege of Mecca Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg March—Oct/Nov Umayyad forces under al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf capture Mecca, the stronghold of the anti-Caliph Ibn al-Zubayr, ending the Second Fitna with an Umayyad victory.
Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Sebastopolis Flag of Turkey.svg Umayyads defeat Byzantine forces after the defection of 20,000 Slav soldiers.
695 Frisian–Frankish wars Battle of Dorestad Flag of the Netherlands.svg Franks under Pepin of Herstal defeat Frisians.
698 Muslim conquest of the Maghreb Battle of Carthage Flag of Tunisia.svg After a surprise attack of Byzantine forces on Carthage, Umayyad forces take back the city with very heavy losses.
Battle of Meskiana Flag of Algeria.svg Berber Queen Dihya defeats Umayyads under Hasan ibn al-Nu'man.
Battle of Tianmenling Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg The Balhae and the Tang dynasty of China collide in seeking supremacy of Manchuria.

8th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
701 Battle of Dayr al-Jamajim Flag of Iraq.svg April Umayyad forces under al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf defeat the Iraqi rebellion of Abd al-Rahman ibn Muhammad ibn al-Ash'ath.
703 Muslim conquest of the Maghreb Battle of Tabarka Flag of Algeria.svg Umayyads defeat and kill Queen Dihya in battle, annexing the Berber Kingdom of the Aurès.
707 Arab–Byzantine Wars Siege of Tyana Flag of Turkey.svg 707—708Umayyads besiege the Byzantine town of Tyana over the winter and capture it after a relief army is defeated in spring.
708 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Anchialus Flag of Bulgaria.svg Bulgarians under Tervel defeat a Byzantine army under Justinian II.
709 Muslim conquests of Afghanistan Battle of Kabul Flag of the Taliban.svg
711 Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula Battle of Guadalete Flag of Spain.svg JulyThe invading Umayyad armies defeat the Visigoths in Iberia, killing King Roderic.
Battle of Écija Mid-AugThe Umayyad Caliphate under Tariq ibn Ziyad defeats the Visigothic Kingdom
Arab conquest of Sindh Battle of Aror Flag of Pakistan.svg Umayyads under Muhammad ibn al-Qasim conquer Sindh encompassing modern-day Pakistan from Dahir of Aror.
Battle of Bolchu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg The Türgesh are defeated by the Eastern Turkic Khaganate.
713 Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula Battle of Orihuela Flag of Spain.svg Late MarchThe Umayyad Caliphate commanded by Abd al-Aziz ibn Musa defeats the Visigothic Kingdom under Theodemir.
715 Frankish Civil War Battle of Compiègne Flag of France.svg 26 SepIn the first significant battle of the Frankish Civil War of 715–718, Ragenfrid defeats Theudoald.
716 Battle of Cologne Flag of Germany.svg Charles Martel suffers his only defeat.
Battle of Amblève Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Charles Martel defeats his Neustrian and Frisian rivals.
717 Battle of Vincy Flag of France.svg 21 MarchCharles Martel and the Austrasians defeat the Frankish king, Chilperic II, and his mayor of the palace, Ragenfrid.
Arab–Byzantine wars Second Arab siege of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg 15 July/Aug 717—15 Aug 718 Umayyad forces lay siege to the Byzantine Capital once more. They are defeated after a year by Leo III with the help of a Bulgar army under Khan Tervel.
Muslim conquest of Transoxiana Battle of Aksu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tang Chinese forces defeat an alliance of the forces of Umayyad Muslims, Tibetans, and Turgesh Turks.
718 Frankish Civil War Battle of Soissons Flag of France.svg The last significant battle of the Frankish civil war, with Charles Martel victorious.
720 Battle of Aqr Flag of Iraq.svg 24 AugThe Umayyad Caliphate under Maslama ibn Abd al-Malik defeats Yazid ibn al-Muhallab.
721 Umayyad invasion of Gaul Battle of Toulouse Flag of France.svg 9 June Umayyad forces besiege Toulouse, subsequently lose to Odo of Aquitaine's relief troops.
Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Hehil Flag of England.svg 721—722 Britons defeat Anglo-Saxons of Wessex "among the Cornish".
722 Battle of Marj al-Hijara Feb—MarchKhazars decisively defeat army of the local Arab governor.
Reconquista Battle of Covadonga Flag of Spain.svg Summer Asturian forces defeat the Umayyad invaders for the first time (date uncertain 718–725).
723 Arab–Khazar Wars Battle of Balanjar Flag of Russia.svg Umayyad forces successfully conquer Balanjar from the Khazars, looting and killing its population in the process.
724 Muslim conquest of Transoxiana Day of Thirst Flag of Tajikistan.svg Umayyad army is routed by the Turgesh; beginning of the collapse of the Umayyad position in Transoxiana.
727 Arab–Byzantine Wars Siege of Nicaea Flag of Turkey.svg July—AugUmayyad forces unsuccessfully besiege Nicaea for 40 days.
729 Muslim conquest of Transoxiana Battle of Baykand Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Umayyad forces break through Turgesh encirclement and reach Bukhara.
Siege of Kamarja Umayyad Arabs defend the fortress of Kamarja for 58 days against overwhelming Turgesh numbers before being allowed to retire.
Battle of Ravenna Flag of Italy.svg Byzantine forces are defeated by Italians following an argument about icon veneration.
730 Second Arab–Khazar War Battle of Marj Ardabil Flag of Iran.svg 9 DecKhazars defeat the Umayyads.
Battle of Bajarwan Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Dec Umayyad Caliphate defeats the Khazars.
731 Muslim conquest of Transoxiana Battle of the Defile Flag of Uzbekistan.svg JulyKhagan Suluk of the Türgesh defeats the Umayyad Caliphate under governor Junayd ibn Abd ar-Rahman al-Murri of Khurasan.
732 Umayyad invasion of Gaul Battle of the River Garonne Flag of France.svg Before 10 OctGovernor Abd al-Rahman ibn Abd Allah al-Ghafiqi of Al-Andalus of the Umayyad Caliphate defeats duke Odo the Great of Aquitaine.
Battle of Tours 10 Oct Umayyad forces, led by Abd er-Rahman, lose to Charles Martel near Poitiers.
Second Arab–Khazar War Battle of Balanjar Flag of Russia.svg Umayyad Arabs defeat the Khazars.
734 Frisian–Frankish wars Battle of the Boarn Flag of the Netherlands.svg Charles Martel defeats the Frisians, killing King Poppo and ending the Frisian Kingdom.
737 Muslim conquest of Transoxiana Battle of the Baggage Flag of the Taliban.svg 30 Sep Turgesh drive back an Umayyad invasion of Khuttal and capture their baggage train.
Battle of Kharistan Dec Umayyad governor of Khorasan Asad ibn Abdallah al-Qasri defeats the Turgesh khagan in battle, halting the Turgesh invasion south of the Oxus River.
Umayyad invasion of Gaul Siege of Avignon Flag of France.svg Franks under Charles Martel destroy Umayyad garrison.
Siege of Narbonne Franks besiege Umayyad city, results inconclusive.
Battle of the River Berre Franks defeat Umayyad forces attempting to relieve siege of Narbonne.
740 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Akroinon Flag of Turkey.svg Byzantine emperor Leo III the Isaurian wins an important victory over the Umayyads in modern Turkey.
Berber Revolt Battle of the Nobles Flag of Morocco.svg Berber forces defeat the Umayyads near Tangier, killing their leader and 10,000 Arabs.
741 Battle of Bagdoura Oct Berbers push the Umayyad Caliphate out of Morocco.
Siege of Laon Flag of France.svg Franks under Carloman and Pepin the Short defeat the rebellion of their brother Grifo.
743 Battle of Epfach  [ de ] Flag of Germany.svg Franks under Carloman and Pepin the Short defeat a rebellion of Baiuvarii, Alemanni and Slavic allies.
746 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Keramaia Flag of Cyprus.svg The Cibyrrhaeots defeat the Egyptian fleet of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Battle of Rupar Thutha Flag of Iraq.svg Kufa and Mosul taken by Marwan II.
749 Abbasid revolution Siege of Wasit Aug/Sep 749—June/July 750 Umayyad holdout led by Governor Yazid ibn Umar al-Fazari taken by the Abbasids.
Bashmurian revolts Sack of Rosetta Flag of Egypt.svg Egyptian rebels sack Rosetta and kill its Arab inhabitants.
750 Abbasid revolution Battle of Zab Flag of Iraq.svg 25 JanDecisive victory for the Abbasids resulting in the Umayyads' fall and rise of a new Caliphate.
Dano-Swedish wars Battle of Bråvalla Flag of Sweden.svg The Danish army is defeated by the Swedish.
751 Muslim conquest of Transoxiana Battle of Talas Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg May—Sep Abbasid forces defeat Tang forces on the banks of the Talas River.
756 An Shi Rebellion Battle of Yongqiu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Spring Tang forces deal a decisive blow to the Yan.
Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula Battle of Musarah Flag of Spain.svg MarchUmayyad prince Abd al-Rahman I, on the run from his dynasty's overthrow by the Abbasids, defeats Yusuf ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Fihri, the Governor of al-Andalus, and takes control of Iberia.
Battle of the Long Walls Flag of Turkey.svg The Bulgar Khan Kormisosh is defeated by the Byzantine forces of Emperor Constantine V. As a result, the Bulgars overthrow Kormissosh and a period of political instability begins in the Bulgar khanate.
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars Battle of Marcellae Flag of Bulgaria.svg Emperor Constantine V of Byzantium defeats a Bulgar army under the new Khan Vinekh.
757 An Lushan Rebellion Battle of Suiyang Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 18 Feb—24 Nov Pyrrhic victory for the Yan against Tang forces.
759 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of the Rishki Pass Flag of Serbia.svg Bulgar Khan Vinekh defeats a Byzantine army in a mountain pass.
760 Siege of Nandigrama Flag of India.svg Pandya King Maravarman Rajasimha I defeats Pallava under Nandivarman II.
Battle of Venbai Pandya defeat Western Chalukyas and annex the southern territory of their kingdom.
762 Alid revolt of 762–763 Battle of Bakhamra Flag of Iraq.svg Sep 762—Feb 763The Abbasids under Isa ibn Musa crush an Alid rebel army under Ibrahim ibn Abdallah.
763 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Anchialus Flag of Bulgaria.svg 30 JuneThe Bulgar Khan Telets is defeated by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine V.
766 Arab–Byzantine Wars Siege of Kamacha Flag of Turkey.svg AutumnUnsuccessful attack on the Byzantine border fortress of Kamacha by the Abbasids.
770 Dano-Swedish wars Battle of Brávellir Flag of Sweden.svg Swedes allied with Western Geats defeat Danes allied with Eastern Geats.
772 Muslim conquest of the Maghreb Battle of Janbi Flag of Morocco.svg Rustamid state established in Morocco.
773 Siege of Pavia Flag of Italy.svg Sep 773—June 774Franks under Charlemagne decisively defeat the Lombards and annex northern Italy.
774 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Litosoria Flag of Turkey.svg Oct Byzantine Empire under Constantine V defeat the Bulgars under Telerig.
Battle of Berzitia Flag of Greece.svg Superior Byzantine forces led by Constantine V crush a Bulgar army led by Khan Telerig.
Reconquista Battle of Montecubeiro Flag of Spain.svg King Silo of Asturias defeats Galician rebels.
775 Battle of Bagrevand Flag of Turkey.svg 25 AprilThe Abbasid Caliphate defeats a major Armenian rebellion and kills its leaders. Muslim control over Transcaucasia is solidified, while several major Armenian nakharar families lose power and flee to the Byzantine Empire.
778 Reconquista Battle of Roncesvalles Flag of Spain.svg Flag of France.svg 15 Aug Basques defeat an invading Frankish army. Roland, Paladin of Charlemagne, dies.
779 Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Bensington Flag of England.svg Mercia defeats Wessex.
782 Saxon Wars Battle of Suntel Flag of Germany.svg Saxons kill a detachment of Frankish forces.
783 Battle on the Hase  [ de ]Late summerFranks under Charlemagne defeat the Saxons under Widukind.
Siege of Fengtian Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Oct Emperor Dezong of Tang fends off coup that sieges the Tang capital by General Zhu Ci.
786Alid Uprising Battle of Fakhkh Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 11 JuneA Hasanid Alid uprising in Mecca is crushed by the Abbasids. Idris ibn Abdallah flees to the Maghreb, where he later founds the Idrisid dynasty.
788 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Kopidnadon Flag of Turkey.svg Sep Abbasid forces defeat Byzantine forces.
789Thirty-Eight Years' War Battle of Sufuse Flag of Japan.svg Japanese army defeated by the Isawa Emishi under their general Aterui. Much of the imperial army drowned in the Koromo River.
791 Saxon Wars Battle of Raab Flag of Hungary.svg Charlemagne defeats the Avars and as a result subdues Pannonia into vassalage.
Reconquista Battle of the Burbia River Flag of Spain.svg Córdoba defeats Asturias.
Battle of Ganges-Yamuna Doab Flag of India.svg Rashtrakuta King Dhruva Dharavarsha defeats Vatsaraja of the Gurjara Pratihara Empire and Dharmapala of the Pala Empire for control over Kannauj in the Doab by the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
792 Byzantine–Bulgarian wars Battle of Marcellae Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Bulgar Khan Kardam defeats a Byzantine army under Emperor Constantine VI.
793 Reconquista Battle of Orbieu River Flag of France.svg 28 March/SummerThe Umayyad state of Córdoba defeats the Frankish Empire.
794 Battle of Lutos Flag of Spain.svg Asturias defeats Córdoba.
795 Saxon Wars Battle of Lüne and the Elbe Flag of Germany.svg Franks under Charlemagne defeat the Obotrite Slavs under Witzlaus, who was killed by his own men while crossing the Elbe.
798 Battle of Bornhöved The Obotrites under prince Thrasco and the Frankish Empire under Eburisus defeat the Nordalbingian Saxons.
799 Siege of Trsat Flag of Croatia.svg AutumnCroatia decisively defeats an invading Frankish force led by Eric of Friuli, who dies in the conflict.

9th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
800 Reconquista Siege of Barcelona Flag of Spain.svg Oct 800—4 April 801 Carolingians under Louis the Pious conquer Barcelona from the Emirate of Córdoba.
801 Battle of Weizhou Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 801—802 Tang Chinese forces decisively defeat Tibetan forces in the South-West front.
803 Siege of Gaochang The Uyghur Khaganate annexed oasis city of Gaochang, which they renamed Qocho.
804 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Krasos Flag of Turkey.svg Aug/SepAbbasids under Ibrahim ibn Jibril surprise and defeat the Byzantine emperor Nikephoros I.
808 Reconquista Siege of Tortosa Flag of Spain.svg 808—809The Umayyads repel the Carolingian army under Louis the Pious.
809 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Siege of Serdica Flag of Bulgaria.svg SpringBulgar Khan Krum seizes the fortified Byzantine town of Serdica, nowadays Sofia.
811 Fourth Fitna Battle of Rayy Flag of Iran.svg 1 May Abbasid Civil War ends with Al-Ma'mun defeating his half-brother Al-Amin, who dies in this battle.
Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Pliska Flag of Bulgaria.svg 26 July Nikephoros I of the Byzantine Empire captures and destroys the Bulgar capital, Pliska, only to be crushingly defeated and killed a few days later by the Bulgar khan Krum.
812 Siege of Develtos May—JuneBulgar Khan Krum besieges ancient city of Develtos, Thrace. Decisive victory for Krum – the population of Develtos are deported to Bulgarian territories.
813 Battle of Versinikia Flag of Bulgaria.svg / Flag of Turkey.svg 22 JuneThe Bulgars of Krum defeat the Byzantines of Emperor Michael I Rangabe.
814 Battle of Burdizon A Bulgar force led by the new Khan Omurtag is defeated by a Byzantine army of Emperor Leo V. A peace treaty follows as a result.
816 Reconquista Battle of Pancorbo Flag of Spain.svg Emirate of Cordoba decisively defeats invading forces of Asturias and the Basques, killing all commanders against Cordoba.
Gurjara–Gauda War Battle of Monghyr Flag of India.svg Pratihara King Nagabhata II decisively defeats Pala Empire under Dharmapala, ending the Tripartite Struggle.
819 Battle of Yanzhou Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tang Chinese forces decisively defeat Tibetan forces in the North-West front.
822Rebellion of Thomas the Slav Battle of Kedouktos Flag of Turkey.svg Oct or NovThe Bulgars of Khan Omurtag attack the Byzantine rebel Thomas the Slav as a favour to Byzantine Emperor Michael II, but are defeated.
824 Reconquista Battle of Roncevaux Pass Flag of Spain.svg King Íñigo Arista of Pamplona and leader Musa ibn Musa al-Qasawi of the Banu Qasi defeat the Frankish Empire under count Aeblus and duke Aznar Sánchez of Gascony.
825 Battle of Anceo King Alfonso II of Asturias defeats the Umayyad state of Córdoba.
Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain Battle of Ellandun Flag of England.svg Egbert of Wessex defeats Beornwulf of Mercia, ending Mercian supremacy.
829 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Thasos Flag of Greece.svg 829The Cretan Saracens defeat the Byzantines off Thasos.
830 Battle of Tellaru Flag of India.svg Pallavas defeat the Pandyas.
832Pictish-Northumbrian conflicts Battle of Athelstaneford Flag of Scotland.svg Semi-legendary battle where the Picts defeated Northumbria.
838 Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of Anzen Flag of Turkey.svg 22 July Theophilus is defeated by the Abbasids in modern Turkey.
Viking invasions of England Battle of Hingston Down Flag of England.svg Egbert of Wessex defeats a Cornish and Viking army, ending Cornish independence.
Arab–Byzantine wars Sack of Amorium Flag of Turkey.svg Aug Abbasids take and raze Byzantine city.
841 Carolingian civil war Battle of Fontenoy Flag of France.svg 25 June Charles the Bald and Louis the German defeat emperor Lothair I in the Carolingian civil war.
842 Battle of the Bridge of Cornellana Flag of Spain.svg Ramiro I of Asturias defeats Nepotian of Asturias, during a civil war in Asturias.
843Franco-Breton wars Battle of Messac  [ fr ] Flag of France.svg 24 MayFranks under count Renaud of Nantes defeat the Bretons under Nominoe and prefect Lambert II of the Breton March.
Battle of Blain Bretons of the Duchy of Brittany defeat Renaud of Nantes.
844 Viking expansion Battle of Tablada Flag of Spain.svg 25 Sep—11 or 17 Nov Emirate of Cordoba decisively repels Viking raid on Seville.
Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Mauropotamos Flag of Turkey.svg Abbasids defeat the Byzantines.
Carolingian civil war Battle of Toulouse Flag of France.svg King Pepin II of Aquitaine defeats king Charles the Bald of West Francia.
845 Viking expansion Siege of Paris 28/29 MarchVikings plunder and occupy Paris, leaving for 7,000 pounds of silver and gold.
Franco-Breton wars Battle of Ballon 22 Nov Charles the Bald of West Frankish Kingdom is defeated by the Bretons of Nominoe.
847 Viking incursions into Gascony Siege of Bordeaux  [ fr ]847—848Vikings plunder and occupy Bordeaux.
849 Battle of Ostia Flag of Italy.svg SummerAn Italian alliance fleet defeats Saracen pirates.
851Franco-Breton wars Battle of Jengland Flag of France.svg 22 AugBretons under Duke Erispoe defeat king Charles the Bald of West Francia.
Reconquista Battle of Albelda Flag of Spain.svg The Umayyad state of Córdoba defeats West Francia.
853 Battle of Jándula Rebels of Toledo defeat the Umayyad state of Córdoba.
854 Battle of Guadalacete Emir Muhammad I of Córdoba defeats king Ordoño I of Asturias, king García Íñiguez of Pamplona, leader Musa ibn Musa al-Qasawi of the Banu Qasi and Ibn Balyus.
856 Viking incursions into Gascony Siege of Paris  [ fr ] Flag of France.svg 856—857Danish Vikings capture and plunder Paris, capital of West Francia again.
859/860 Reconquista Battle of Monte Laturce Flag of Spain.svg King Ordoño I of Asturias and king García Íñiguez of Pamplona defeat leader Musa ibn Musa al-Qasawi of the Banu Qasi.
860Rus'–Byzantine Wars Siege of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg 18 June—4 Aug Rus' Khaganate raids the suburbs outside Constantinople.
861 Viking incursions into Gascony Siege of Paris  [ fr ] Flag of France.svg JanDanish Vikings capture and plunder Paris.
863 Tang-Nanzhao war in Annan Siege of Songping Flag of Vietnam.svg 14 Jan—1 March Nanzhao captures Songping (modern Hanoi) from the Tang
Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of Lalakaon Flag of Turkey.svg 3 SepByzantines under Michael III defeat the Emirate of Melitene forces decisively.
865 Reconquista Battle of the Morcuera Flag of Spain.svg 9 Aug Cordoba defeats Asturias and Castile.
866Frankish–Viking battles and Franco-Breton wars Battle of Brissarthe Flag of France.svg 2 Jul Bretons and Vikings under Salomon, Duke of Brittany and Hastein defeat Franks. Robert the Strong and Ranulf I of Aquitaine die in the battle.
867 Viking invasions of England Battle of York Flag of England.svg 21 March Great Heathen Army defeats and occupies Northumbria, executes King Aella of Northumbria, and establishes the Danelaw.
869 Zanj Rebellion Battle of the Barges Flag of Iraq.svg 24 Oct Zanj rebels defeat militia trying to quell their rebellion.
870 Viking invasions of England Battle of Englefield Flag of England.svg 31 DecAnglo-Saxons under Æthelwulf defeat the Danelaw Vikings.
Muslim conquest of Sicily Siege of Melite Flag of Malta.svg Aghlabids under Sawāda Ibn Muḥammad capture the Byzantine city of Melite.
871 Viking invasions of England Battle of Reading Flag of England.svg 4 Jan Ethelred of Wessex and Alfred the Great are defeated by a Danish army, suffering heavy losses.
Zanj Rebellion Battle of Basra Flag of Iraq.svg 7-10 Sep Zanj defeat Abbasid forces and sack city of Basra.
872 Unification of Norway Battle of Hafrsfjord Flag of Norway.svg Harald Fairhair takes over great parts of Norway; the country of Norway is regarded to be founded after the battle.
Byzantine–Paulician wars Battle of Bathys Ryax Flag of Turkey.svg The Byzantine Empire defeats the Paulician heretics, killing their leader Chrysocheir. May also have occurred in 878.
c.872/3 Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of Kardia Byzantine admiral Niketas Ooryphas defeats a fleet of Cretan Saracens under the renegade Photios.
c.873 Battle of the Gulf of Corinth Flag of Greece.svg Byzantine admiral Niketas Ooryphas defeats a fleet of Cretan Saracens and kills their commander, the renegade Photios. Possibly occurred as late as 879.
876 Battle of Dayr al-'Aqul Flag of Iraq.svg 8 April Abbasids defeat Saffarid dynasty near the Tigris River.
Franco-Breton wars Battle of Andernach Flag of Germany.svg 8 OctKing Louis the Younger of East Francia defeats the invading army of emperor Charles the Bald.
878 Viking invasions of England Battle of Edington Flag of England.svg MayWest Saxons under Alfred the Great defeat the Danelaw Vikings.
Battle of Cynwit West Saxons, said to have been under the command of a certain ealdorman named Odda, defeat a Viking army, killing their leader, an unnamed man who may have been identical to Ubba.
Vikings defeat forces of St Cuthbert in West Sussex.
Reconquista Battle of Polvoraria Flag of Spain.svg King Alfonso III of Asturias defeats emir Muhammad I of Córdoba.
879 Battle of Thirupurambiyam Flag of India.svg Pallavas and Cholas defeat Pandya kingdom in Southern India. Cholas become most prominent regional power soon after this.
880 Battle of Lüneburg Heath Flag of Germany.svg 2 FebVikings of the Great Heathen Army defeat the Franks under Louis the Younger.
Frankish–Viking battles Battle of Thimeon Flag of Belgium (civil).svg FebFranks under Louis the Younger march on and defeat Vikings.
Siege of Vienne  [ fr ] Flag of France.svg 880—882The Frankish army under Charles the Fat, Louis III and Carloman II fail to take the capital of king Boso of Provence.
Battle of Attigny  [ fr ]A Frankish army defeats a rebel army of self-proclaimed king Boso of Provence.
Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of Cephalonia Flag of Greece.svg Byzantine admiral Nasar defeats an Aghlabid fleet in a night attack off western Greece.
Battle of Stelai Flag of Italy.svg Byzantine admiral Nasar defeats an Aghlabid fleet off southern Italy.
Battle of Taranto The Byzantines under Leo Apostyppes capture Taranto from the Muslims.
881 Muslim conquest of Sicily Battle of Taormina SpringThe Aghlabids under al-Hasan ibn al-Abbas defeat the Byzantines under Barsakios near Taormina.
Frankish–Viking battles Battle of Saucourt-en-Vimeu Flag of France.svg 3 AugFranks under Louis III of France and Carloman II decisively defeat Danish Vikings.
Muslim conquest of Sicily Battle of Caltavuturo Flag of Italy.svg 881 or 882The Byzantines under Mosilikes defeat the Aghlabids under Abu Thawr.
Battle of the Conwy Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Anarawd ap Rhodri defeats the Mercians under Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians. Known in Welsh as Dial Rhodri: the Avenging of Rhodri.
882 Viking raids in the Rhineland Battle of Remich Flag of Luxembourg.svg 11 AprilDanish Vikings under Godfrid and Sigfrid defeat the Franks under Archbishop Wala of Metz, Archbishop Bertulf of Trier and count Adalhard of Metz.
Frankish–Viking battles and Dano-German Conflicts Siege of Asselt Flag of the Netherlands.svg Franks defeat Viking camp, whose leader Godfrid made to become Frankish vassal and convert to Christianity.
Reconquista First Battle of Cellorigo Flag of Spain.svg Spanish defeat Cordoba.
883Abbasid decline Battle of Mecca Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 13 June Abbasids defeat Tulunid army trying to gain control of the city.
884 Battle of Norditi Flag of Germany.svg Autumn Frisia under Archbishop Rimbert of Bremen-Hamburg makes an army of Danish Vikings retreat from East Frisia.
885Abbasid–Tulunid wars Battle of Tawahin Flag of Israel.svg 5/6 April Tulunids defeat Abbasid attempt at recovering Syria and Egypt.
Frankish–Viking battles Siege of Paris Flag of France.svg 25 Nov 885—Oct 886Franks defend Paris decisively from Viking siege, Vikings granted passage of the Seine and given 700 pounds of silver.
891 Battle of Leuven Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sep Arnulf of the Franks defeats a Viking army, ending their invasion.
893 Viking invasions of England Battle of Buttington Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg An army of Mercians, West Saxons, and Welsh led by Æthelred, Lord of the Mercians defeats a Viking army.
894 Battle of Niravadyapura Flag of India.svg Eastern Chalukyas defeat Rashtrakutas under Krishna II.
Battle of Peruvanguru
896 Byzantine–Bulgarian war of 894–896 Battle of Bulgarophygon Flag of Turkey.svg SummerDuring the summer the Bulgars led by Prince Simeon I defeat a Byzantine army decisively.
Battle of Southern Buh Flag of Ukraine.svg Bulgarians defeat Magyars, who abandon the area and migrate westwards.
Siege of Dorostolon Flag of Bulgaria.svg The Bulgars under their princes Boris-Michael and his son Symeon finally break a Magyar siege.
897 Battle of Qingkou Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 29 NovForces loyal to Yang Xingmi defeat forces of fellow warlord Zhu Wen.
899 Hungarian invasions of Europe Battle of Brenta Flag of Italy.svg 24 SepHungarians decisively defeat the Kingdom of Italy.

10th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
902 Muslim conquest of Sicily Siege of Taormina Flag of Italy.svg July—1 AugThe former Aghlabid emir, Ibrahim II, captures the fortress of Taormina from the Byzantine Empire.
903 Battle of Hama Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 29 NovThe Abbasid army under Muhammad ibn Sulayman al-Katib deals a crushing defeat on the Qarmatians under the Sahib al-Shama.
904 Arab–Byzantine Wars Sack of Thessalonica Flag of Greece.svg Saracens under Leo of Tripoli sack the Byzantine Empire's second-largest city.
907 Hungarian conquest of the Carpathian Basin Battle of Pozsony Flag of Slovakia.svg / Flag of Hungary.svg 4-6 JulyHungarians completely defeat East Francia and expand their military control to River Enns.
908 Hungarian invasions of Europe Battle of Eisenach Flag of Germany.svg 3 AugHungarians decisively defeat Franco-German army from Franconia, Saxony, and Thuringia.
909 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period Battle of Jisu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Warlord Liu Shouguang defeats his brother Liu Shouwen
910 Hungarian invasions of Europe Battle of Lechfeld Flag of Germany.svg 12 JuneHungarians decisively defeat Louis the Child's united Frankish Imperial Army, devastating East Francia.
Battle of Rednitz 22 JuneHungarians deliver another devastating defeat to East Francia and the German kingdoms near the River Rednitz.
Viking invasions of England Battle of Tettenhall Flag of England.svg 5 AugBetween Edward the Elder and the Yorkshire Danes. The Danish were defeated.
911Frankish–Viking battles Siege of Chartres Flag of France.svg 20 JulyVikings under Rollo defeated by the Franks, who afterwards bargain to give Rollo the Duchy of Normandy in exchange for vassalage and religious conversion.
Battle of Vallala Flag of India.svg Cholas led by Parantaka I decisively defeat the Rashtrakutas.
913 Hungarian invasions of Europe Battle of the Inn Flag of Germany.svg Duchies of Bavaria and Swabia defeat Hungarian raiding party.
915 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Garigliano Flag of Italy.svg JuneChristian League defeats the Saracen bands in southern Lazio.
Viking invasions of Ireland Battle of Confey Flag of Ireland.svg 915—917Vikings defeat Leinster and kill their king.
Battle of Vellore Flag of India.svg Chola Empire under Parantaka I defeats the combined forces of the Pandya Kingdom and the Sri Lankan Anuradhapura Kingdom.
916 Sack of Kannauj Rashtrakutas sack Kannauj, the capital of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.
917 Viking invasions of England Battle of Derby Flag of England.svg July Anglo-Saxons defeat the Danelaw Vikings.
Byzantine–Bulgarian wars and Byzantine–Bulgarian war of 913–927 Battle of Acheloos Flag of Bulgaria.svg 20 AugA large-scale Byzantine invasion against Bulgaria is decisively defeated by Tzar Simeon I of Bulgaria.
Viking invasions of Ireland Battle of Mag Femen Flag of Ireland.svg 22 AugStrategic Viking victory against the Irish of Ui Niell.
Byzantine–Bulgarian war of 913–927 Battle of Katasyrtai Flag of Turkey.svg AutumnBulgarians defeat Byzantine Empire in village in proximity to Constantinople.
Reconquista Battle of San Esteban de Gormaz Flag of Spain.svg León defeats Córdoba.
918 Viking invasions of England Battle of Corbridge Flag of England.svg Stalemate between Norse and Kingdom of Scotland.
919 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period Battle of Langshan Jiang Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 10 MayState of Wuyue decisively defeats Wu. First documented use of a type of flamethrower.
Viking invasions of Ireland Battle of Islandbridge Flag of Ireland.svg 14 SepVikings of Dublin decisively defeat the Irish kingdoms trying to drive them off the continent, killing six Irish kings.
Hungarian invasions of Europe Battle of Püchen Flag of Germany.svg Hungarians defeat new German King Henry the Fowler.
Battle of Winterthur Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg The army of Burchard II, Duke of Swabia defeats the army of Rudolph II, King of Upper Burgundy.
920 Reconquista Battle of Valdejunquera Flag of Spain.svg 26 July Cordoba defeats Leon and Navarre.
921 Byzantine–Bulgarian war of 913–927 Battle of Pegae Flag of Turkey.svg MarchBulgarians decisively defeat Byzantines near Constantinople.
Arab-Byzantine wars Battle of Sevan Flag of Armenia.svg Kingdom of Armenia defeats the Iranian Sajid dynasty.
923 Battle of Soissons Flag of France.svg 15 June Rollo of Normandy killed by Charles III, but Charles is defeated and imprisoned by Rudolf, Duke of Burgundy who succeeded Robert.
Battle of Firenzuola Flag of Italy.svg 29 JulyKing Rudolph II of Burgundy and margrave Adalbert I of Ivrea defeat emperor Berengar I, who is dethroned and Rudolph is given the title King of Italy.
Qarmatian—Abbasid wars Sack of Basra Flag of Iraq.svg 11-28 Aug Qarmatians of Bahrayn sack the Abbasid city of Basra.
925Croatian–Hungarian Wars Battle of Drava River Flag of Croatia.svg Croatia defeats Hungary
926 Croatian–Bulgarian wars Battle of the Bosnian Highlands Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Simeon I of Bulgaria sent an army under Alogobotur against the Byzantine ally Croatia, but this army was defeated by King Tomislav of Croatia. Fearing a Bulgarian retribution, Tomislav accepted to abandon his union with Byzantium and make peace on the basis of the status quo, negotiated by the papal legate Madalbert.
927 Sack of Gyeongju Flag of South Korea.svg Gyeongju, the capital of Silla is sacked by Kyon Hwon the King of Later Baekje. King Gyeongae of Silla commits suicide, and Baekje installs Gyeongsun of Silla intended as a puppet.
929 Hungarian invasions of Europe Siege of Gana Flag of Germany.svg Early 929A German army commanded by king Henry the Fowler captures the Glomatian fort of Gana.
Battle of Lenzen 4 Sep Duchy of Saxony defeats the Slavic Veleti and Obotrites.
930Qarmatian—Abbasid wars Sack of Mecca Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 11 Jan Qarmatians sack Mecca and plunder the Kaaba.
Battle of Gochang Flag of South Korea.svg Goryeo decisively defeats the forces of Later Baekje.
933 Hungarian invasions of Europe Battle of Riade Flag of Germany.svg 15 MarchHenry the Fowler, Holy Roman Emperor defeats Magyars.
934 Battle of W.l.n.d.r Flag of Serbia.svg March or AprilHungarians and Pechenegs defeat Byzantines and Bulgarians.
Battle of Unju Castle Flag of South Korea.svg SepForces of Goryeo led by Wang Geon allied with Silla decisively defeat Later Baekje again.
936 Battle of Illicheon Goryeo led by Wang Geon conquers Later Baekje.
937 Viking invasions of England Battle of Brunanburh Flag of England.svg Athelstan of England defeats a combined Norse-Celtic force.
938 Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Battle of Bạch Đằng Flag of Vietnam.svg Autumn Ngô Quyền defeats Southern Han.
939 Reconquista Battle of Simancas Flag of Spain.svg 19 JulyCaliph Abd-ar-Rahman III of Córdoba is defeated by a combined Hispanic-Christian force.
Frankish–Viking battles and Franco-Breton wars Battle of Trans-la-Forêt Flag of France.svg 1 Aug Bretons drive Vikings out of Brittany and found the Duchy of Brittany right after.
Battle of Andernach Flag of Germany.svg 2 OctThe royal German army defeats the rebel dukes Eberhard of Franconia and Gilbert of Lorraine.
940Samanid–Ziyarid Wars Battle of Iskhabad Flag of Iran.svg 25 Dec Samanid Empire defeats Ziyarid dynasty and Firuzanids.
941Rus'-Byzantine Wars Siege of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg Byzantine Empire repelled Rus’ attack.
942 Hungarian invasions of Europe Battle of Fraxinet Flag of France.svg 20 MayHungarian raiding army defeat the Muslim frontier state of Fraxinet and they continued on their way to Hispania. Their victory laid the foundation of a successful Italian–Byzantine campaign against the Muslims in the Mediterranean.
Battle of al-Mada'in Flag of Iraq.svg 16-19 Aug Hamdanid dynasty defeats Baridis for control over Baghdad.
Hungarian invasions of Europe Battle of Baltarga Flag of Spain.svg Combined Catalan forces defeat a group of Hungarian raiders.
943 Battle of Wels Flag of Austria.svg 10/12 Aug Bavarians and Carantanians defeat Principality of Hungary.
Caspian expeditions of the Rus' Siege of Bardha'a Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Rus' under Igor of Kiev defeat the army of Marzuban ibn Muhammad then take the capital of Sallarid Caucasian Albania in modern-day Azerbaijan, killing many of the inhabitants and occupying it for a few months before leaving.
946Buyid-Hamdanid Wars Battle of Baghdad Flag of Iraq.svg April—Aug Buyid dynasty defeats Hamdanid dynasty.
Battle of Rouen Flag of France.svg Hugh the Great, Count of Paris and Richard I of Normandy, Count of Rouen, defeat king Louis IV of France, Arnulf I, Count of Flanders and Otto the Great, Holy Roman Emperor.
948Krishna's Southern Expedition Battle of Takkolam Flag of India.svg 948—949 Rashtrakuta dynasty decisively defeats Chola Empire, Rajaditya Chola killed in battle.
953 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Marash Flag of Turkey.svg The Hamdanid Emir of Aleppo, Sayf al-Dawla, scores a major victory over the Byzantines under Bardas Phokas the Elder.
955 Hungarian invasions of Europe Battle of Lechfeld Flag of Germany.svg 10-12 Aug Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor defeats Magyars, ending their invasion of the West.
Battle on the Raxa 16 Oct Otto I, Holy Roman Emperor defeats Obotrites, Veleti, and allied Slavs.
Later Zhou conquest of Huainan Siege of Shouzhou Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 955—957 Later Zhou decisively defeats Southern Tang
956 Flag of Turkey.svg Sep/OctA Byzantine fleet under Basil Hexamilites deals a crushing defeat on the fleet of Tarsus.
958 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Raban Flag of Syria (2025-).svg Oct/NovThe Byzantines under John Tzimiskes defeat the Hamdanid Emir of Aleppo, Sayf al-Dawla.
960 Battle of Andrassos Flag of Turkey.svg 8 NovThe Byzantines under Leo Phokas the Younger score a crushing victory over the Hamdanid Emir of Aleppo, Sayf al-Dawla.
Siege of Chandax Flag of Greece.svg 960—6 March 961The Byzantines reconquer Crete from the Cretan Saracens.
Hungarian-Serbian War Battle of Drina Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg / Flag of Serbia.svg Serbian victory, Hungarian leader named Kisa was defeated by Časlav, the Prince of Serbia
Battle of Syrmia Flag of Croatia.svg / Flag of Serbia.svg Hungarian victory, a Hungarian army defeated Časlav, the Prince of Serbia by avenge of the widow of Kisa
962 Viking invasions of Scotland Battle of Bauds Flag of Scotland.svg Indulf of Scotland is killed in battle with Danish pirates.
Muslim conquest of Sicily Siege of Taormina Flag of Italy.svg 25 Nov—25 DecThe Kalbids capture the fortress of Taormina from the Byzantine Empire on behalf of the Fatimid Caliphate.
965 Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of the Straits Early 965The Fatimid fleet deals a crushing defeat on the Byzantine fleet under Niketas Abalantes.
Muslim conquest of Sicily Siege of Rometta May Fatimids defeat Byzantines and consolidate Sicily.
Rus'–Byzantine Wars Siege of Sarkel Flag of Russia.svg Kievan Rus' under Sviatoslav I captures and razes Khazar fortress of Sarkel.
968 Battle of Silistra Flag of Bulgaria.svg Spring Sviatoslav I of Kiev defeats Bulgaria.
Arab–Byzantine wars Siege of Antioch Flag of Turkey.svg Nov 968—28 Oct 969Byzantines retake city of Antioch from the Hamdanids.
Siege of Kiev Flag of Ukraine.svg Pecheneg siege of Kievan Rus' successfully lifted by the general Pretich.
969Rus'–Byzantine Wars Capture of Preslav Flag of Bulgaria.svg Sviatoslav I of Kiev captures Preslav, the Bulgarian capital.
Caspian expeditions of the Rus' Sack of Atil Flag of Russia.svg Sviatoslav I of Kiev sacks and razes the capital of the Khazars, conquering the Khazar state for Kievan Rus'
970Rus'–Byzantine Wars Battle of Arcadiopolis Flag of Turkey.svg March Bardas Skleros defeats a Russo-Bulgarian-Magyar-Pecheneg army.
971 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Alexandretta Late springByzantines defeat a Fatimid army near Alexandretta, forcing them to lift their siege of Antioch.
Rus'–Byzantine Wars Battle of Dorostolon Flag of Bulgaria.svg Byzantine emperor John Tzimiskes defeats the Rus'.
Viking expansion Battle of the Cebreiro Mountains Flag of Spain.svg Spanish defeat Vikings.
972 Polish–German Wars Battle of Cedynia Flag of Poland.svg 24 June Mieszko I of Poland defeated Hodon of Germany.
Sack of Manyakheta Flag of India.svg Paramara King Siyaka plunders the capital of the Rashtrakuta Empire, leading to their swift decline.
973 Battle of Tourtour Flag of France.svg Count William I of Provence and margrave Arduin of Turin defeat the Saracens of Fraxinetum.
977 Battle of the Yarkon River Flag of Israel.svg Fatimid general Jawhar decisively defeated by combined forces of Buyid general Alptakin, Qarmatians and Banu Tayy tribes.
978 or 979 Rebellion of Bardas Skleros Battle of Pankaleia Flag of Turkey.svg The rebel Byzantine general Bardas Skleros defeated the loyalist commander Bardas Phokas the Younger.
980 Viking invasions of Ireland Battle of Tara Flag of Ireland.svg Irish of the Kingdom of Meath defeat the Norse.
981 Song–Đại Cồ Việt war Battle of Bạch Đằng Flag of Vietnam.svg Jan—April Former Le defeated the Song dynasty.
Reconquista Battle of Torrevicente Flag of Spain.svg 9 July Almanzor defeats Ghalib ibn Abd al-Rahman, king Ramiro Garcés of Viguera and count García Fernández of Castile.
Civil war in Brittany Battle of Conquereuil Flag of France.svg Indecisive battle between Conan I of Rennes, supported by the Duchy of Normandy and Hoël I, Duke of Brittany, supported by the County of Anjou.
Reconquista Battle of Rueda Flag of Spain.svg Cordoba defeats Leon, Castile, and Navarre.
982 Battle of Crotone Flag of Italy.svg 13 or 14 JulyEmperor Otto II, Holy Roman Emperor is defeated by a Kalbid army .
982 Viking incursions into Gascony Battle of Taller Flag of France.svg Duke William Sánchez of Gascony defeats Vikings.
985 Reconquista Battle of Rovirans Flag of Spain.svg Chancellor Almanzor of the Umayyad state of Córdoba defeats count Borrell II of Barcelona.
986 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of the Gates of Trajan Flag of Bulgaria.svg 17 AugBulgarians under Samuil of Bulgaria decisively defeat Byzantines under Basil II.
988Chola Expansions under Rajaraja Battle of Kandalur Salai Flag of India.svg Cholas defeat members of the Kandalur Salai in Southern India.
991 Viking invasions of England Battle of Maldon Flag of England.svg 10 Aug Olaf Tryggvason's Vikings defeat English of Ealdorman Brihtnoth of Essex.
992Franco-Breton wars Battle of Conquereuil Flag of France.svg 27 June Fulk III, Count of Anjou, supported by Nantes and the County of Poitiers, defeats Duke Conan I of Brittany, supported by the Duchy of Normandy and the County of Blois.
Battle of Rattapadi Flag of India.svg Chola Empire led by Rajaraja I defeat the Western Chalukyas, capturing Chitradurga.
994 Arab–Byzantine wars Battle of the Orontes Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 15 Sep Fatimid victory over the Byzantines under Michael Bourtzes.
996 Siege of Tyre Flag of Lebanon.svg 996—May 998 Fatimid Caliphate defeats the city's rebels and the Byzantine army supporting them.
997 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Spercheios Flag of Greece.svg 16 JulyByzantines defeat Bulgarian attack.
Western Chalukya expansion Battle of Puri Flag of India.svg Western Chalukyas led by crown Prince Satyashraya defeat and annex the Shilaharas.
998 Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Apamea Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 19 July Fatimids defeat Byzantine army under Damian Dalassenos.
Croatian–Bulgarian wars Siege of Zadar Flag of Croatia.svg Bulgarian emperor Samuil unsuccessfully besieged the fortified city of Zadar during the military campaign against Croatia.
Campaigns of Mahmud of Ghazni Battle of Ghazni Flag of the Taliban.svg March Mahmud of Ghazni defeats and captures his younger brother Ismail of Ghazni and becomes ruler of the Ghaznavids.
999 Viking wars in Ireland Battle of Glenn Mama Flag of Ireland.svg 30 DecBrian Boru and Máel Sechnaill defeat the Leinstermen and Vikings of Dublin.
1000 Reconquista Battle of Cervera Flag of Spain.svg Chancellor Almanzor of the Umayyad state of Córdoba defeats count Sancho García of Castile and Álava and the Kingdom of León under count García Gómez.
Dano-Norwegian Conflicts Battle of Swold At sea9 SepSemi-legendary battle. Norway is defeated by an alliance of the other Scandinavians.
Croatian-Venetian wars Battle of Lastovo Flag of Croatia.svg Forces of the Republic of Venice occupied the island of Lastovo in southern Croatia.

11th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
1001 Ghaznavid campaigns in India Battle of Peshawar Flag of Pakistan.svg 27 Nov Ghaznavids decisively defeat the Hindu Shahi and capture their ruler Jayapala, who commits suicide in shame.
1002 Reconquista Battle of Calatañazor Flag of Spain.svg JulyBattle where the Christian kings of Spain defeated Saracens under Almanzor, who is said to have died of wounds received in this battle.
1003 Battle of Torà Count Ramon Borrell of Barcelona, count Ermengol I of Urgell, Bernard I, Count of Besalú and Wifred II, Count of Cerdanya defeat chancellor Abd al-Malik al-Muzaffar of the Umayyad state of Córdoba.
Norse colonization of North America Battle of Vinland Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Thorvald Eiriksson has first Viking contact with the Skrælings . Viking victory but withdrawal, with Eiriksson losing his life.
1004 Byzantine–Bulgarian wars Battle of Skopje Flag of North Macedonia.svg Byzantines under Basil II defeat Bulgarians under Samuel of Bulgaria.
1007 Chalukya-Chola wars Battle of Donur Flag of India.svg Chola Empire defeats Western Chalukyas.
Battle of Chach Flag of Pakistan.svg Spring Ghaznavids again decisively defeat the Hindu Shahi.
1008 Battle at Herdaler Flag of Finland.svg Finns defeat and almost kill Norse King Olaf II of Norway.
Chalukya-Chola Wars Battle of Rattapadi Flag of India.svg Western Chalukyas regain Chitradurga from the Cholas.
Battle of Tavareyaghatta Western Chalukya Empire decisively defeats the Chola Empire, driving them out of their domains.
Battle of Chebrolu Western Chalukyas defeat Cholas, driving them out of Vengi.
1010 Fitna of al-Andalus Battle of Aqbat al-Bakr Flag of Spain.svg 2 JuneRebels defeat forces of the Caliphate of Córdoba.
Battle of Kwakju Flag of North Korea.svg Dec Liao Dynasty defeats Goryeo.
Norse colonization of North America Battle of Vinland Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vikings defeat natives in Vinland, then return to Greenland.
1011 First Battle of Tongju Flag of North Korea.svg Jan Goryeo led by Kang Cho repels first attack by Liao Dynasty.
Second Battle of Tongju 7 Jan Liao Dynasty led by Emperor Shengzong of Liao decisively defeat Goryeo and execute Kang Cho.
1014 Viking invasions of Ireland Battle of Clontarf Flag of Ireland.svg 23 AprilIrish King Brian Boru ends Norse rule of Ireland, but is killed in battle.
Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Kleidion Flag of Bulgaria.svg 29 July Byzantine Emperor Basil II conquers the Bulgarians, ending Bulgarian independence for 171 years.
1015 German–Polish War Battle of Dadosesani Land Flag of Poland.svg 1 SepPolish victory.
1016 Battle of Nesjar Flag of Norway.svg 15 MarchFuture Norwegian king Saint Olav Haraldsson laid foundation for his reign in this victory.
Battle of Pontlevoy Flag of France.svg 6 July Fulk III, Count of Anjou and Herbert I, Count of Maine defeat Odo II, Count of Blois.
Cnut's invasion of England Battle of Assandun Flag of England.svg 18 OctDanes led by Canute the Great defeat an English army led by King Edmund II ('Ironside').
1017 Siege of Anuradhapura Flag of Sri Lanka.svg Chola Empire led by Rajendra Chola I razes and sacks Anuradhapura, ending the Anuradhapura Kingdom and annexing Sri Lanka to the Chola.
1018 Norman conquest of southern Italy Battle of Cannae Flag of Italy.svg Byzantine forces defeat a Lombard revolt
Battle of Carham Flag of England.svg Máel Coluim II, King of Scots, defeats the Northumbrians.
Kievan succession crisis of 1015–1019 Battle of the River Bug Flag of Poland.svg / Flag of Ukraine.svg 22-23 JulyPoland defeats Kievan Rus.
Battle of Vlaardingen Flag of the Netherlands.svg 29 JulyCount Dirk III of West Frisia defeats an army sent by Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor at Vlaardingen.
Third Goryeo–Khitan War Battle of Heunghwajin Flag of North Korea.svg 10—1019Koreans defeat the Khitan.
1019 Battle of Kuju Flag of North Korea.svg 10 MarchThe major battle during the Third Goryeo-Khitan War, decisive victory for the Goryeo.
Chalukya–Chola wars Battle of Maski Flag of India.svg 1019—1020 Rajendra Chola I defeats Jayasimha II of the Western Chalukyas.
1021 Byzantine–Georgian wars Battle of Shirimni Flag of Turkey.svg 11 SepByzantine forces under Basil II defeats Georgian forces under George I.
Siege of Gwalior Flag of India.svg Between Ghaznavid Empire and Kachchhapaghata dynasty.
1022 Byzantine–Georgian wars Battle of Svindax Flag of Turkey.svg SpringByzantine Emperor Basil II defeats Giorgi I of Georgia, forcing him to accept a treaty.
1024 Rus'-Byzantine wars Battle of Lemnos Flag of Greece.svg Byzantine forces annihilate a Rus' raid.
Post-Kievan succession crisis of 1015–1019 Battle of Listven Flag of Ukraine.svg Mstislav of Chernigov defeats Yaroslav the Wise, stalemate over sole rulership of Kiev.
1025 South-East Asia campaign of Rajendra I Raid of Palembang Flag of Indonesia.svg Rajendra Chola of the Chola Empire defeats and sacks the capital of Srivijaya.
Battle of Kedah Flag of Malaysia.svg Rajendra Chola defeats Srivijaya.
1028 Chola-Chalukya wars Battle of the Godavari River Flag of India.svg Western Chalukyas decisively defeat an Indian Coalition of the Cholas, Paramaras, and Kalachuris.
1030 Battle of Stiklestad Flag of Norway.svg 29 JulyNorwegian King Saint Olaf Haraldsson is killed in battle, but Christianization of Norway is ensured.
Arab–Byzantine Wars Battle of Azaz Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 8-10 Aug Mirdasids defeat a large Byzantine army led by Emperor Romanos III in person.
1032 Battle of Dabusiyya Flag of Uzbekistan.svg AprilStalemate between Ghaznavid Empire and Kara-Khanid Khanate. Ghaznavid commander Altun Tash mortally wounded.
1035 Reconquista Battle of Tafalla Flag of Spain.svg García Sánchez III of Pamplona defeats his brother Ramiro I of Aragon.
1037 Battle of Tamarón 4 Sep Ferdinand, Count of Castile defeats and kills his brother-in-law Vermudo III King of León.
Battle of Bar-le-Duc Flag of France.svg 15 NovA Holy Roman Imperial army under Gothelo I, Duke of Lorraine defeats Odo II, Count of Blois, contender to the Kingdom of Arles. Odo II is killed.
1040Seljuk-Ghaznavid Wars Battle of Dandanaqan Flag of Turkmenistan.svg 23 MaySeljuk Turks defeat the Ghaznavid Empire and begin occupying Khorasan.
Battle at Brůdek Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 22/23 AugDuke Bretislav I of Bohemia defeats king Henry III of Germany.
Siege of Zaranj Flag of the Taliban.svg Ghaznavids defeat Seljuks.
1041 Norman conquest of southern Italy Battle of Olivento Flag of Italy.svg 17 March Normans and Lombards defeat Byzantines.
Battle of Montemaggiore 4 May Lombards and Normans defeat Byzantines in Italy, whose remaining forces retreated to Bari.
1042 Byzantine–Serbian wars Battle of Bar Flag of Montenegro.svg 7 Oct Duklja victory over Byzantines, resulting by future of Duklja without Byzantine imperial authority. 7 October is commemorated as the day of Military of Montenegro.
Georgian civil war Battle of Sasireti Flag of Georgia.svg Byzantine Empire intervenes in a civil war in Georgia in favor of the rebels. Royal army of Georgia crushed.
1044German-Hungarian War Battle of Ménfő Flag of Hungary.svg 5 JuneGermans and Hungarian supporters of the deposed King Peter Orseolo defeat Hungarians under King Samuel Aba who was captured and killed.
Battle of Nouy Flag of France.svg 22 Aug Geoffrey II, Count of Anjou defeats Theobald III, Count of Blois and count Stephen II of Troyes.
1046 Byzantine–Seljuq wars and Georgian–Seljuk wars Battle of Ganja Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Seljuks defeat Byzantines in their first military encounter.
Chalukya-Chola wars Battle of Dannada Flag of India.svg Cholas under Emperor Rajadhiraja I defeat the Western Chalukyas on the Krishna River and burn down their fort.
1047 Battle of Val-ès-Dunes Flag of France.svg Early summerWilliam, Duke of Normandy and King Henry I of France against the forces of several rebel Norman barons.
1048 Byzantine–Seljuq wars and Georgian–Seljuk wars Battle of Kapetron Flag of Turkey.svg 18 SepByzantines defeat Seljuk Turkish army; however, the Turkish central flank captured Liparit IV of Kldekari and received a large ransom for him after escaping back to Seljuk territory.
1051 Battle of Hupyan Flag of the Taliban.svg Ghaznavids under Toghrul of Ghazna defeat Seljuks under Alp Arslan.
Battle of Vértes Flag of Hungary.svg It was a conflict that broke out, when the Emperor Henry III tried to invade Hungary and was defeated by King Andrew I of Hungary and Duke Béla of Hungary.
1052 Chalukya-Chola wars Battle of Koppam Flag of India.svg 28 May Chola Empire defeats Western Chalukyas in battle but their king Rajadhiraja Chola is slain in battle.
1053 Battle of Civitate Flag of Italy.svg 18 June Robert Guiscard's Normans destroy the army of Pope Leo IX.
Arab–Byzantine wars Siege of Medina Flag of Malta.svg 1053 or 1054Failed Byzantine attempt to retake Medina, Malta.
1054 Battle of Dunsinane Flag of Scotland.svg 27 JulyMalcolm defeats MacBeth.
Battle of Atapuerca Flag of Spain.svg 1 SepKing Ferdinand I of Leon and Castile decisively defeats and kills King García Sánchez III of Pamplona. Leon reannexes all of Navarre's territories south of the Ebro river.
Byzantine–Seljuq wars Siege of Manzikert Flag of Turkey.svg Byzantines successfully defend from Seljuk Turks.
Battle of Mortemer Flag of France.svg The Duchy of Normandy under Robert, Count of Eu defeats France under Odo of France.
1055 Capture of Aoudaghost Flag of Mauritania.svg Almoravids capture West African town of Aoudaghost.
1056Battles of the Almoravids Battle of Tabfarilla 21 March—19 AprilBerber Godala tribe defeats Berber Lamtuna tribe allied with Takrur state in present-day Mauritania.
1057 Battle of Lumphanan Flag of Scotland.svg 15 AugMacBeth is killed in battle against Malcolm's forces.
Battle of Varaville Flag of France.svg Aug Normans under William, Duke of Normandy defeats French King Henry I of France and Count Geoffrey Martel of Anjou.
Battle of Sinjar Flag of Iraq.svg al-Basasiri leading the forces of the Buyids and Fatimids defeat the Seljuks.
1060Hungarian civil war Battle of the Theben Pass Flag of Hungary.svg Autumn Béla I of Hungary with a Hungarian and Polish army defeats king Andrew I of Hungary with a Hungarian and German army. Andrew dies of his battle wounds and Béla becomes king.
1062 Chalukya-Chola Wars Battle of Kudal-Sangamam Flag of India.svg Chola defeat Western Chalukyas.
Zenkunen War Siege of Kuriyagawa Flag of Japan.svg Forces of Minamoto no Yoshiie defeat forces of Abe no Sadato
1063 Norman conquest of southern Italy Battle of Cerami Flag of Italy.svg JuneNormans under Roger I of Sicily defeated a Muslim alliance of Sicilian and Zirid dynasty troops.
Reconquista Battle of Graus Flag of Spain.svg Castile and Zaragoza defeat Aragon, killing Ramiro I.
Battle of La Castelle Flag of France.svg William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine and Gascony defeats rebel Gascon forces under Bernard II Tumapaler.
1064 Byzantine–Seljuk wars Siege of Ani Flag of Turkey.svg July—Aug Seljuks under Alp Arslan capture city from the Byzantines.
Georgian–Seljuk wars Siege of Akhalkalaki Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Seljuks under Alp Arslan decisively defeat Georgians under Bagrat IV of Georgia.
1065 Reconquista Battle of Paterna Flag of Spain.svg Kingdom of León defeats Taifa of Valencia.
1066 Viking invasions of England Battle of Fulford Flag of England.svg 20 SepNorwegian Vikings led by Harald III of Norway defeat the northern earls Edwin and Morcar.
Battle of Stamford Bridge 25 Sep Harold Godwinson of England defeats his brother Tostig Godwinson and Harald III of Norway, both are killed.
Norman Conquest Battle of Hastings 14 OctNormans under William the Conqueror defeat the Anglo-Saxon army under Harold Godwinson, who is killed.
1067 Battle on the Nemiga River Flag of Belarus.svg 3 March Principalities of Kiev, Chernigov, and Pereiaslavl defeat Principality of Polotsk.
1068 Reconquista Battle of Llantada Flag of Spain.svg 19 July Sancho II of Castile with the aid of El Cid defeats his brother Alfonso VI of León.
Byzantine–Norman wars and Norman conquest of southern Italy Siege of Bari Flag of Italy.svg 5 Aug 1068—15 April 1071Byzantines lose Bari, their last possession in Italy, to the Norman Robert Guiscard.
Chalukya–Chola wars Battle of Vijayawada Flag of India.svg Chola Empire defeat Western Chalukyas and recover Vengi.
Battle of the Alta River Flag of Ukraine.svg Cumans defeat Kievan Rus'.
Norman conquest of southern Italy Battle of Misilmeri Flag of Italy.svg Normans under Roger I of Sicily defeat larger Muslim Berber and Arab army in their conquest of Sicily.
Battle of Kerlés / Cserhalom Flag of Romania.svg Hungarians defeat a raiding Pecheneg army in Transylvania
1069 Norman Conquest Battle of Northam Flag of England.svg Normans defeat Saxons led by the sons of the late Harold Godwinson trying to retake England.
1071 Battle of Pedroso Flag of Portugal (official).svg 18 FebruariKing García II of Galicia defeats rebel count Nuno Mendes of Portugal
Battle of Cassel Flag of France.svg 22 Feb Robert the Frisian defeats and kills Arnulf III, Count of Flanders, claiming the title of Count of Flanders.
Byzantine–Seljuk wars Battle of Manzikert Flag of Turkey.svg 26 AugByzantine emperor Romanos IV Diogenes is defeated and captured by the Seljuk Turks.
1072 Battle of Golpejera Flag of Spain.svg 11 JanuaryKing Sancho II of Castile defeats king Alfonso VI of León.
1074 Battle of Mogyoród Flag of Hungary.svg 14 MarchPretender Géza I of Hungary defeats king Solomon of Hungary in battle and becomes the new king of Hungary.
1075 Saxon revolt of 1073–1075 Battle of Langensalza Flag of Germany.svg 9 JuneKing Henry IV of Germany defeated rebel Saxons decisively.
Georgian–Seljuk wars Battle of Partskhisi Flag of Georgia.svg Aug/Sep [1] Kingdom of Georgia decisively defeats Seljuk Empire.
Song–Đại Việt war Siege of Yongzhou Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Đại Việt raze Song city.
1076 Battle of IJsselmeer Flag of the Netherlands.svg Count Dirk V of West Frisia defeats the army of bishop Conrad of Utrecht, thereby reconquering his county.
1077 Song–Đại Việt war Battle of Nhu Nguyet River Flag of Vietnam.svg Đại Việt beats back army of the Song dynasty, forcing them to retreat.
1078 Saxon revolt of 1077–1088 Battle of Mellrichstadt Flag of Germany.svg 7 AugKing Henry IV of Germany is defeated by anti-king Rudolf of Swabia.
Battle of Kalavrye Flag of Turkey.svg Imperial forces under Alexios Komnenos defeat the rebels under Nikephoros Bryennios the Elder.
Norman conquest of southern Italy Siege of Taormina Flag of Italy.svg The Italo-Normans capture the fortress of Taormina from the Emirate of Sicily.
1079 Reconquista Battle of Cabra Flag of Spain.svg El Cid defeats the combined forces of the Emir of Granada and his Castilian allies.
1080 Saxon revolt of 1077–1088 Battle of Flarchheim Flag of Germany.svg 27 JanInconclusive battle between Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor and Rudolf of Swabia.
Battle on the Elster 14 OctGerman anti-king Rudolf of Swabia defeats German king Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor militarily, however Henry defeats Rudolf politically.
Investiture Controversy Battle of Volta Mantovana Flag of Italy.svg 15 OctPro-imperial bishops defeat an army of pro-papal forces.
1081 First Norman invasion of the Balkans Battle of Dyrrhachium Flag of Albania.svg 18 Oct Robert Guiscard of Apulia and Calabria defeats the Byzantines under Emperor Alexios I Komnenos.
1082 Reconquista Battle of Almenar Flag of Spain.svg Spring or summerThe Muslim Taifa of Zaragoza under the Christian mercenary commander El Cid defeats the Muslim ruler Mundhir al-Hajib of the Taifa of Lérida and the Christian count Berenguer Ramon II of Barcelona.
1083 First Norman invasion of the Balkans Battle of Larissa Flag of Greece.svg JulyByzantines decisively repel Norman siege of the County of Apulia and Calabria.
1084 Investiture Controversy Sack of Rome Flag of Italy.svg May Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor besieges Rome against Pope Gregory VII, the Normans successfully rescue the Pope but then they sack the city.
Battle of Sorbara  [ it ]2 JulyAn Imperial army is defeated by a pro-papal army.
Reconquista Battle of Morella Flag of Spain.svg 14 Aug Zaragoza under El Cid and Yusuf al-Mu'tamin defeat Sancho Ramírez, king of Aragon and Navarre
1085 Siege of Toledo Alfonso VI of Castile captures and annexes Toledo, defeating the Taifa of Toledo.
1086 Saxon revolt of 1077–1088 Battle of Pleichfeld Flag of Germany.svg 11 Aug Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor is defeated by rebel forces of anti-king Herman of Luxembourg and Welf of Bavaria.
Reconquista Battle of Sagrajas Flag of Spain.svg 23 Oct Almoravids defeat Castile and Aragon forces decisively.
1087Byzantine–Pecheneg wars Battle of Dristra Flag of Bulgaria.svg AugPechenegs defeat Byzantines.
Crusades Siege of Mahdia Flag of Tunisia.svg The Republics of Genoa and Pisa, with the support of Amalfi and the Pope, besiege and temporarily occupy the Zirid coastal town of Mahdia.
1091 Komnenian restoration Battle of Levounion Flag of Turkey.svg 29 AprilByzantines under Alexios I Komnenos defeat the Pechenegs.
1093 Battle of the Stugna River Flag of Ukraine.svg 26 MayThe Kipchaks defeat Chernihiv and Kiev.
Battle of Alnwick Flag of England.svg 13 Nov Malcolm III of Scotland is killed by English Knights under Robert de Mowbray.
Christianisation of the Germanic peoples Battle of Schmilau Flag of Germany.svg A Christian coalition of Christian Obotrites under Henry, the Duchy of Saxony under Duke Magnus and Denmark defeat Obotrite followers of the Slavic Obotrite religion.
1093/1094Norman conquestBattle of BreconEnglandBetween 17th-23rd AprilBernard de Neufmarché and his Norman knights defeat King Rhys Ap Tewdr and Bleddyn Ap Maenyrch near Brecon.
1094 Reconquista Battle of Cuarte Flag of Spain.svg 21 October El Cid defeats the Almoravid dynasty.
Siege of Huesca Flag of Spain.svg Sancho Ramírez killed by arrows while trying to take city.
1095 Battle of Rey Flag of Iran.svg Berkyaruq defeats and kills Tutush I, the rebelling Emir of Damascus and previous Sultan's brother.
1096 People's Crusade Battle of Civetot Flag of Turkey.svg 21 Oct Seljuk Turks, led by Kilij Arslan I, defeat the People's Crusade.
Reconquista Battle of Alcoraz Flag of Spain.svg King Peter I of Aragon successfully conquers Huesca for the Christians, from king Al-Musta'in II of Zaragoza.
1097 Battle of Bairén Jan El Cid and Peter I of Aragon lead the Kingdom of Aragon and Kingdom of Valencia to victory against the Almoravid dynasty
War of the Croatian Succession Battle of Gvozd Mountain Flag of Croatia.svg April/MayHungarian forces under King Coloman defeat the Croats, killing their king Petar Snačić.
First Crusade and Byzantine–Seljuk wars Siege of Nicaea Flag of Turkey.svg 14 May—19 JuneByzantines and Crusaders defeat forces of the Sultanate of Rum at Nicaea.
First Crusade Battle of Dorylaeum 1 JulyCrusaders defeat the Seljuk forces in Anatolia.
Siege of Antioch 20 Oct 1097—28 June 1098Crusaders capture Antioch after more than eight months of siege.
Reconquista Battle of Consuegra Flag of Spain.svg Almoravid dynasty defeats Castile and León. Diego Rodríguez, the son of El Cid killed.
Siege of Kalinga Flag of India.svg Chola defeat Eastern Gangas, making Kalinga into their tributary.
1098 First Crusade Battle of the Lake of Antioch Flag of Turkey.svg 9 FebCrusader army of 700 knights defeat numerically superior Seljuq relief force.
Siege of Ma'arra Flag of Syria (2025-).svg Nov—DecCrusaders capture Ma'arra.
1099 Siege of Jerusalem Flag of Israel.svg 7 June—15 JulyCrusaders capture Jerusalem from the Fatimids after a month of siege and bloody street-fighting.
Battle of Ascalon 12 AugCrusaders defeat the Fatimids at Ascalon, but the city is not taken.

12th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
1101 Crusades Battle of Heraclea Flag of Turkey.svg SummerSeljuks defeat Crusaders.
Battle of Mersivan AugSeljuk Turks defeat Crusaders.
Battle of Ramla Flag of Israel.svg 7 SepJerusalem forces under Baldwin I defeat a superior Fatimid army.
1102 Battle of Ramla 17 MayA Fatimid army defeats 500 Crusader knights.
1104 Battle of Harran Flag of Turkey.svg 7 May Baldwin II of Jerusalem is captured by the Seljuk Turks.
Georgian–Seljuk wars Battle of Ertsukhi Flag of Georgia.svg King David IV of the Kingdom of Georgia decisively defeats the Seljuk Empire.
1105 Crusades Battle of Artah Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 20 AprilCrusaders of Antioch defeat the Seljuk Turks of Aleppo.
Battle of Ramla Flag of Israel.svg 27 AugCrusaders under Baldwin I defeat the Fatimids.
1106Henry I's invasion of Normandy Battle of Tinchebray Flag of France.svg 28 Sep Henry I of England defeats his brother Robert, Duke of Normandy, in northwestern France.
1107 Nizari–Seljuk conflicts Siege of Shahdiz Flag of Iran.svg Seljuks under Sultan Muhammad I Tapar siege and capture the Nizari fortress and massacre most of the remaining defenders.
Battle of Khabur River Flag of Iraq.svg Muhammad I Tapar defeats and kills his brother Kilij Arslan I.
1108 Reconquista Battle of Uclés Flag of Spain.svg 29 May Almoravids' victory over Castile and León; Sancho, son and heir of Alfonso VI of León and Castile, is slain.
1109 Battle of Naklo Flag of Poland.svg 10 Aug Boleslaus III of Poland defeats the Pomeranians.
Battle of Hundsfeld 24 Aug Boleslaus III of Poland defeats King Henry V of the Holy Roman Empire.
Battle of Głogów Boleslaus III successfully holds the town of Głogów against Henry V and Svatopluk of Bohemia.
Georgian–Seljuk wars Battle of Trialeti Flag of Georgia.svg Georgians defeat the Seljuks.
1110 Reconquista Battle of Valtierra Flag of Spain.svg 11 JanuaryEmperor Alfonso the Battler of Spain defeats emir Al-Musta'in II of Zaragoza.
Battle of Candespina 26 OctoberKing Alfonso the Battler of Aragon and Navarre and Henry, Count of Portugal defeat queen Urraca of León and Castile.
Siege of Kalinga Flag of India.svg Chola Empire again defeats Eastern Ganga dynasty, annexing Kalinga.
1111 Crusades Battle of Shaizar Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 13-29 Sep Baldwin I of Jerusalem and Mawdud ibn Altuntash fight, resulting in a tactical draw, and withdrawal of the Crusaders.
Siege of Tyre Flag of Lebanon.svg 21 Nov 1111—10 April 1112 Baldwin I of Jerusalem leads a Crusader siege of Fatimid city of Tyre, but eventually withdraws.
1113 Battle of Al-Sannabra Flag of Israel.svg 28 June Baldwin I of Jerusalem is defeated by Mawdud ibn Altuntash of Mosul.
1114 Reconquista Battle of Martorell Flag of Spain.svg Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Barcelona, count Ermengol IV of Urgell and Bernard, Count of Cerdanya defeat governor Muhammad ibn al-Hajj and general Muhammad ibn Aisha of the Almoravid dynasty.
1115 Battle of Welfesholz Flag of Germany.svg 11 FebSaxons under Lothair I of Supplinburg defeat the Holy Roman army.
Crusades Battle of Sarmin Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 14 Sep Crusaders from Antioch led by Roger of Salerno defeat the Seljuk Turks.
1116 Byzantine–Seljuk wars Battle of Philomelion Flag of Turkey.svg AutumnByzantines defeat Seljuk Turks.
Battle of Talakad Flag of India.svg Hoysalas decisively defeat Cholas.
1117 Battle of Ghazni Flag of the Taliban.svg Seljuks defeat Ghaznavids.
1118 Battle of Kannegala Flag of India.svg Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysalas defeats the Western Chalukyas.
1119 Crusades Battle of Ager Sanguinis Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 28 JuneTurks under Ilghazi defeat Antioch troops, killing Roger of Salerno.
Battle of Brémule Flag of France.svg 20 AugEngland defeats France in Normandy, repelling a French invasion.
Battle of Saveh Flag of Iran.svg Ahmad Sanjar defeats Mahmud II.
1120 Georgian–Seljuk wars Battle of Botora Flag of Turkey.svg 14 FebGeorgian forces under David IV attack and defeat Seljuk Turks camped at Botora.
Reconquista Battle of Cutanda Flag of Spain.svg JuneKing Alfonso the Battler of Aragon and William IX, Duke of Aquitaine defeat the Almoravid dynasty under Ibrahim ibn Yusuf.
1121 Georgian–Seljuk wars Battle of Didgori Flag of Georgia.svg 12 AugGeorgian forces under David IV defeat a Muslim coalition under Ilghazi.
Battle of Niekładź Flag of Poland.svg Duke Bolesław III Wrymouth of Poland defeats prince Wartislaw I and Swietopelk of Pomerania.
1122 Georgian–Seljuk wars Siege of Tbilisi Flag of Georgia.svg FebGeorgians under David IV retake capital and gain independence from the Seljuk Turks.
Byzantine–Pecheneg Wars Battle of Beroia Flag of Bulgaria.svg Byzantines under John II Komnenos defeat Pechenegs.
1123 Crusades Battle of Yibneh Flag of Israel.svg 29 May Kingdom of Jerusalem led by Eustace Grenier defeats Fatimid Caliphate led by al-Ma'mun al-Bata'ihi.
1124Henry I's campaigns in Normandy Battle of Bourgthéroulde Flag of France.svg 26 MarchA Royal English-Norman army under Odo Borleng defeats rebel Norman forces under Waleran de Beaumont, 1st Earl of Worcester.
Crusades Siege of Aleppo Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 6 Oct 1124—25 Jan 1125Crusaders under Baldwin II of Jerusalem withdraw attempted siege on Aleppo.
1125 Battle of Azaz 11 JuneCrusaders under Baldwin II of Jerusalem defeat Seljuks, Mosul, and Aleppo forces.
Jin–Song wars Jingkang Incident Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Sep 1125—March 1127 Jin dynasty besiege and annex Bianjing, capital of the Song dynasty, capture Emperor Qinzong and many members of the Song royal family.
1126 Crusades Battle of Marj al-Saffar Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 26 JanCrusaders under Baldwin II of Jerusalem defeat the Burids of Damascus.
War of Bohemian Succession Battle of Chlumec Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 18 FebA Bohemian army of duke Soběslav I defeats a German army of king Lothair III. Lothair III tried to install Otto II the Black on the Bohemian throne, who was killed in battle.
Reconquista Battle of Arnisol Flag of Spain.svg 10 MarKing Alfonso the Battler of Aragon and Navarre defeats the Almoravid dynasty under Ibn Abu Bakr.
Battle of Corbins Abdulla ibn Iyad of the Almoravid dynasty defeats Ramon Berenguer III, Count of Barcelona and Bernard Raymond, count of Pallars Jussà.
1128 Đại Việt–Khmer War Battle of Ba Dau Flag of Vietnam.svg Jan—FebViet defeat Khmer.
Battle of Axpoele Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 21 June William Clito defeats Thierry of Alsace in a war for the control of the County of Flanders.
Battle of São Mamede Flag of Portugal (official).svg 24 JuneAfonso Henriques defeats his mother Teresa of León and takes control over the County of Portugal.
Byzantine–Hungarian War Battle of Haram Flag of Serbia.svg Byzantines decisively defeat Hungary.
1130Battles of the Almoravids Battle of al-Buhayra Flag of Morocco.svg May Almoravids defeat Almohads.
Siege of Bayonne Flag of France.svg Oct 1130—Oct 1131King Alfonso the Battler of Aragon lifts his siege on Duchy of Aquitaine's city of Bayonne.
Jin–Song Wars Battle of Huangtiandang Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Jin troops trapped for 48 days but eventually defeat Song dynasty.
1132 Norman conquest of southern Italy Battle of Nocera Flag of Italy.svg 24 July Roger II of Sicily is defeated in his first major engagement by Ranulf II, Count of Alife.
Jin–Song Wars Siege of De'an Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Song dynasty victory over Jin-supported rebels, first historical use of the fire lance, an early ancestor of firearms.
Siege of Tasghimut Flag of Morocco.svg Almohads take major fortress from the Almoravids.
1134 Reconquista Battle of Fraga Flag of Spain.svg 17 JulyAlmoravids defeat Aragon.
Danish Civil War Battle of Fotevik Flag of Sweden.svg 4 June Eric II of Denmark defeats the forces of Niels, King of Denmark and his son Magnus I of Sweden, the latter of whom is killed in battle.
1136 Norman invasion of Wales Battle of Crug Mawr Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 10 OctWelsh under Owain Gwynedd defeat the South Wales Normans.
1137 Norman conquest of southern Italy Battle of Rignano Flag of Italy.svg 30 Oct Roger II of Sicily is defeated in a major engagement by Ranulf, Duke of Apulia, again.
1138 The Anarchy Battle of Clitheroe Flag of England.svg 10 JuneScots defeat English.
Reconquista Siege of Coria Flag of Spain.svg July Almoravids defeat Alfonso VII of León.
The Anarchy Battle of the Standard Flag of England.svg 22 AugEnglish forces under William of Aumale defeat an army of David I of Scotland.
1139 Reconquista Siege of Oreja Flag of Spain.svg April—Oct Alfonso VII conquers Almoravid castle.
Portuguese Reconquista Battle of Ourique Flag of Portugal (official).svg 25 July Afonso Henriques defeats the Almoravids and declares Portugal an independent kingdom with himself as monarch.
1140Welf-Hohenstaufen feud Siege of Weinsberg Flag of Germany.svg 21 Dec Conrad III of Germany besieges the Welf city of Weinsberg unsuccessfully.
Jin–Song wars Battle of Yancheng Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Song dynasty decisively defeats Jin dynasty.
1141 Battle of Valdevez Flag of Portugal (official).svg Summer 1140 or 1141Portugal defeats Leon.
Battle of Qatwan Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 9 Sep Kara Khitai decisively defeat the Seljuk Empire and their vassal the Kara-Khanids.
1142 Battle of Vysoká Flag of the Czech Republic.svg 22 AprilRebel nobles defeat duke Vladislaus II of Bohemia.
Reconquista Siege of Coria Flag of Spain.svg May—JuneLeon takes city from Almoravids.
1143 The Anarchy Battle of Wilton Flag of England.svg 1 July Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester defeats the forces of Stephen of Blois.
1144 Second Crusade Siege of Edessa Flag of Turkey.svg 28 Nov—24 Dec Zengi captures Edessa from the Crusaders.
Battle of Visseiche bridge Flag of France.svg Rebel Breton forces under baron Robert II of Vitré defeats Conan III, Duke of Brittany.
1145Polish civil war Battle on the Pilica  [ pl ] Flag of Poland.svg The army of Bolesław the Curly and Mieszko defeats the army of high duke Władysław II of Poland, in a Polish civil war.
1146 Reconquista Battle of Albacete Flag of Spain.svg The Kingdom of León and Castile defeats Zafadola.
1147 Portuguese Reconquista Battle of Santarém Flag of Portugal (official).svg 15 MarchPortugal captures the city of Santarém from the Almoravids.
Northern Crusades Siege of Lübeck  [ de ] Flag of Germany.svg 24-26 JuneDuring the Wendish Crusade, Lübeck was besieged by the Polabian Slavs.
Portuguese Reconquista and Second Crusade Siege of Lisbon Flag of Portugal (official).svg 1 July—25 OctCrusaders under Afonso I of Portugal capture Lisbon from the Almoravids.
Second Crusade Battle of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg SepByzantines defeat German crusaders and force them to cross to Asia Minor.
Battle of Dorylaeum 25 Oct Seljuk Turks defeat German crusaders under Conrad III.
Battle of Ephesus 24 DecFrankish Crusaders defeat Seljuk Turks.
Battle of the Meander DecCrusaders once again defeat Seljuks.
1148 Battle of Mount Cadmus 6 JanSultan Mesud I of Rum slaughters the army of king Louis VII of France.
Reconquista and Second Crusade Siege of Tortosa Flag of Spain.svg 1 July—30 DecCoalition led by Barcelona and Genoa conquer Tortosa from the Almoravids.
Second Crusade Siege of Damascus Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 24-28 JulyFrench and German Crusaders, in alliance with Jerusalem, fail to conquer Damascus from the Saracens, ending the Second Crusade.
Battle of Ghazni Flag of the Taliban.svg Ghurid dynasty defeats Ghaznavids.
1149 Crusades Battle of Inab Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 29 June Raymond of Antioch and the leadership of the Order of Assassins killed in battle against Nur ad-Din Zangi and Unur of Damascus.
1150Welf-Hohenstaufen feud Battle of Flochberg Flag of Germany.svg 8 Feb Henry Berengar of the House of Hohenstaufen defeats the House of Welf.
Crusades Battle of Aintab Flag of Turkey.svg Aug Kingdom of Jerusalem under Baldwin III of Jerusalem has tactical victory, but strategic defeat against the Zengid dynasty.
1151 Battle of Móin Mhór Flag of Ireland.svg Kingdom of Leinster defeats Kingdom of Thomond.
Battle of Ghazni Flag of the Taliban.svg Ghurid dynasty again defeats Ghaznavids and destroys the city.
1152 Battle of Nab 24 June Seljuks defeat Ghurid dynasty.
1153 Crusader–Fatimid wars Battle of Ascalon Flag of Israel.svg 25 Jan—22 AugJerusalem captures Ascalon from the Fatimid Egyptians.
1154Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Vernavola  [ it ] Flag of Italy.svg Aug Milan fails to defeat Pavia.
1155 Siege of Tortona 13 Feb—18 AprilThe army of king Frederick I of Germany defeats the city of Tortona.
Siege of Marrakesh Flag of Morocco.svg Almohads suppress rebellion in their capital.
1156 Byzantine–Norman Wars Battle of Brindisi Flag of Italy.svg 28 MayThe Norman Kingdom of Sicily defeats the Byzantine Empire forces at the siege of Brindisi.
1157Abbasid-Seljuq Wars Siege of Baghdad Flag of Iraq.svg 12 Jan—3 July Abbasids repel a Seljuk attempt to conquer Baghdad.
Crusades Battle of Lake Huleh Flag of Israel.svg June Zengids ambush and defeat Crusaders.
Danish Civil War Battle of Grathe Heath Flag of Denmark.svg 23 Oct Valdemar I of Denmark defeats and kills Sweyn III.
Battle of Coed Eulo Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Henry II's invasion of Wales suffers a severe check near Basingwerk by Owain Gwynedd, though the situation is recovered, and a peace agreement later signed that cedes much of modern-day Flintshire to England.
1158Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Siege of Milan  [ it ] Flag of Italy.svg 6 Aug—7 Sep Milan surrenders to Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor.
1159 Siege of Crema 2 July 1159—25 Jan 1160The army of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor captures Crema.
Battle of Siziano 15 JulyAn army of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor defeats Milan.
1160 Battle of Lobregal Flag of Spain.svg Mar Fernando Rodríguez de Castro defeats Nuño Pérez de Lara for the control of the regency of the minor king Alfonso VIII of Castile.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Carcano  [ it ] Flag of Italy.svg 9 Aug Milan defeats an army of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor.
1161 Civil war era in Norway Battle of Oslo Flag of Norway.svg 3 FebKing Haakon II of Norway defeats and kills Inge Haraldsson.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Siege of Milan  [ it ] Flag of Italy.svg 30 May 1161—28 Feb 1162The army of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor captures and destroys Milan.
Georgian–Seljuk wars Siege of Ani Flag of Turkey.svg AugGeorgian kingdom decisively repels invasion by the Seljuk dynasty.
Jin–Song Wars Battle of Tangdao Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 16 NovSong victory over Jin.
Battle of Caishi 26-27 Nov Song dynasty defeats Jurchen Jin dynasty.
Portuguese Reconquista Battle of Alcácer do Sal Flag of Portugal (official).svg The Almohad Caliphate under Abu Mohammed Abdallah Ben Hafs defeats king Afonso I of Portugal.
1163 Crusades Battle of al-Buqaia Flag of Lebanon.svg Crusaders defeat Zengids.
1164 Battle of Verchen Flag of Germany.svg 16 JulyA Christian army from Germany and Denmark, under Duke Henry the Lion of Saxony, defeats the Obotrites under prince Pribislav.
Crusades Battle of Harim Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 12 AugA Crusader alliance is defeated by the Zengids.
1165 Battle of Fahs al-Jullab Flag of Spain.svg 15 OctAlmohads defeat Taifa of Murcia.
Portuguese Reconquista Battle of Palmela Flag of Portugal (official).svg King Afonso I of Portugal defeats the Almohad Caliphate.
1167 Crusades Battle of al-Babein Flag of Egypt.svg 18 MarchCrusaders under Amalric I battle the Zengids of Syria, ending in a tactical draw.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Monte Porzio Flag of Italy.svg 29 MayImperialists under Christian of Mainz and Rainald of Dassel defeat large Roman army.
Komnenian restoration Battle of Sirmium Flag of Serbia.svg 8 JulyByzantine Empire defeats Hungary.
1169 Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland Siege of Wexford Flag of Ireland.svg May Wexford and parts of southeast Leinster come under Norman control.
Rise of Saladin in Egypt Battle of the Blacks Flag of Egypt.svg 21-23 Aug Saladin's army defeats the pro-Fatimid forces in the Egyptian army to take control of Egypt.
1170Danish Crusades Battle of Julin Bridge Flag of Poland.svg King Valdemar I of Denmark defeats Bogusław I, Duke of Pomerania-Stettin and Casimir I, Duke of Pomerania-Demmin and makes an end to the Pomeranian raids on Danish territory.
1171 Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland Siege of Dublin Flag of Ireland.svg Aug—SepIrish siege of city repelled by England.
1173 Revolt against Henry II Battle of Fornham Flag of England.svg 17 OctEnglish royalists defeat rebels and capture Robert de Beaumont, 3rd Earl of Leicester.
1173 or 1174 Caspian expeditions of the Rus' Siege of Derbent Flag of Russia.svg Shirvanese and Georgian allies under George III capture the city of Derbent from Rus', Alan and Kipchak raiders.
1174 Revolt against Henry II Battle of Alnwick Flag of England.svg 13 July William I of Scotland is defeated and captured by a small English force.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Siege of Alessandria  [ it ] Flag of Italy.svg 24 Oct 1174—12 April 1175The army of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor fails to capture Alessandria.
Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland Battle of Thurles Flag of Ireland.svg OctIrish alliance led by High King Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair defeats English under Richard de Clare, 2nd Earl of Pembroke.
1175Ayyubid-Zengid war Battle of the Horns of Hama Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 13 April Ayyubids under Saladin defeat the Turkish Zengid dynasty and gain control of Damascus, Baalbek, and Homs.
1176Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Legnano Flag of Italy.svg 29 May Lombard League defeats and wounds the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa.
Byzantine–Seljuq Wars Battle of Myriokephalon Flag of Turkey.svg 17 Sep Seljuk Turks defeat army of Emperor Manuel I Comnenus of the Byzantine Empire in Phrygia.
Ghurid campaigns in India Siege of Uch Flag of Pakistan.svg Ghurid King Muhammad Ghori takes Uch from either the Bhati Rajputs or the Qarmatians.
1177 Khmer–Cham wars Battle of Tonlé Sap Flag of Cambodia.svg 13 June Chams loot Khmer capital in a naval battle and kill their king Tribhuvanaditya.
Crusades Battle of Montgisard Flag of Israel.svg 25 Nov Ayyubids under Saladin are defeated by the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar.
Byzantine–Seljuq wars Battle of Hyelion and Leimocheir Flag of Turkey.svg Byzantines decisively defeat Seljuk army.
1178 Ghurid campaigns in India Battle of Kasahrada Flag of India.svg Coalition of Rajput Kings led by Mularaja II defeat Ghurid invasion and wound Muhammad Ghori.
1179 Siege of Taillebourg Flag of France.svg MayA young Richard the Lionheart takes a rebel castle in Aquitaine which was previously considered impregnable.
Crusades Battle of Marj Ayyun Flag of Lebanon.svg 10 June Ayyubids under Saladin defeat the Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar, Baldwin IV of Jerusalem nearly captured.
Battle of Jacob's Ford Flag of Israel.svg 23-30 Aug Saladin defeats the Kingdom of Jerusalem.
1180 Genpei War First Battle of Uji Flag of Japan.svg 20 June Taira clan defeats Minamoto clan, killing Prince Mochihito.
Battle of Ishibashiyama 14 Sep Taira victory near Mount Fuji.
Battle of Fujigawa 9 Nov Taira forces flee after a fake surprise attack by the Minamoto and Takeda clans.
1181 Siege of Nara 15 JanThe Taira clan destroys the city.
Battle of Yahagigawa SpringMinamoto clan forced to withdraw, but Taira clan unable to pursue.
Battle of Sunomatagawa 6 JuneMinamoto sneak attack thwarted, Taira are victorious.
1182 Crusades Battle of Belvoir Castle Flag of Israel.svg July—AugInconclusive battle between Baldwin IV of Jerusalem and an Ayyubid army of Saladin from Egypt.
1183 Genpei War Siege of Hiuchi Flag of Japan.svg April—MayTaira clan captures the fortress, but Minamoto defenders escape.
Battle of Kurikara 2 JuneDecisive Minamoto victory, turning the tides.
Battle of Shinohara SummerMinamoto victory. Several single combats prior to main battle.
Crusades Battle of Al-Fule Flag of Israel.svg 30 Sep—6 OctInconclusive battle between Guy of Lusignan and the Ayyubid army of Saladin from Egypt.
Siege of Kerak Flag of Jordan.svg Early Nov—4 Dec Saladin lays siege to Raynald of Châtillon's stronghold during marriage of Humphrey IV of Toron and Isabella of Jerusalem. King Baldwin IV's arrival forces Saladin to withdraw.
Genpei War Battle of Mizushima Flag of Japan.svg 17 NovTaira naval victory over the Minamoto.
Siege of Fukuryūji Minamoto forces capture the fortress.
Battle of Muroyama The Taira clan's five-wave assault defeats Minamoto forces.
1184 Second Battle of Uji 19 Feb Minamoto no Yoshinaka defeated by the rest of the Minamoto, forced away from the capital at Kyoto.
Battle of Awazu 21 Feb Minamoto no Yoshinaka killed.
Battle of Ichi-no-Tani 20 MarchMinamoto victory, Taira no Tadanori killed.
Battle of Kojima Minamoto victory over the Taira.
Siege of Hōjūjidono Minamoto no Yoshinaka's faction captures Emperor Go-Shirakawa.
Portuguese Reconquista and Almohad wars Siege of Santarém Flag of Portugal (official).svg Abu Yaqub Yusuf besieges Santarém but fails to capture the Portuguese city.
1185 Genpei War Battle of Yashima Flag of Japan.svg 22 MarchTaira forces confounded and defeated.
Battle of Dan-no-ura 25 AprilDecisive victory for the Minamoto. Last battle of Genpei War.
Third Norman invasion of the Balkans Sack of Thessalonica Flag of Greece.svg 9-24 AugByzantine city sacked by the Kingdom of Sicily.
Battle of Demetritzes 7 Nov Alexios Branas decisively defeats Norman invasion army.
1186 Ghurid campaigns in India Siege of Lahore Flag of Pakistan.svg Muhammad Ghori defeats the Ghaznavids, conquering their last territory and acquiring much of the Punjab.
1187 Crusades Battle of Cresson Flag of Israel.svg 1 May Al-Afdal (Saladin's eldest son) defeats the small crusader army at Nazareth.
Swedish–Novgorodian Wars Pillage of Sigtuna Flag of Sweden.svg Summer Karelians burn Swedish city.
Crusades Battle of Hattin Flag of Israel.svg 4 July Saladin destroys the Crusader army and takes several commanders prisoner.
Siege of Jerusalem 20 Sep—2 Oct Saladin captures Jerusalem after 2 weeks of siege.
Siege of Tyre Flag of Lebanon.svg 12 Nov 1187—1 Jan 1188Crusaders led by Conrad of Montferrat successfully defend city from Saladin.
Rise of Genghis Khan Battle of the Thirteen Wings Flag of Mongolia.svg Inconclusive battle between Temujin and Jamukha.
Battle of Dalan Balzhut Jamukha decisively defeats Temujin.
1188 Battle of Nettur Flag of India.svg Cholas defeat Vira Pandya, claimant to the Pandya throne.
1189 Third Crusade Battle of Acre Flag of Israel.svg 28 Aug 1189—12 July 1191Crusaders defeat Saladin's Ayyubid army outside Acre.
1190 Battle of Philomelion Flag of Turkey.svg 7 May Frederick VI, Duke of Swabia defeats a Seljuk Turk army.
Battle of Iconium 18 May Frederick Barbarossa's forces defeat Seljuk Turks.
Almohad wars Siege of Tomar Flag of Portugal (official).svg 13-19 JulyPortuguese Knights Templar defend their base from a siege by the Almohads.
Battle of Merv Flag of Turkmenistan.svg Muhammad Ghori defeats Sultan Shah of Khwarezm.
1191 Ghurid campaigns in India First Battle of Tarain Flag of India.svg 14 Jan Chahamana King Prithviraj Chauhan repels Ghurid invasion of Muhammad Ghori.
Third Crusade Battle of Arsuf Flag of Israel.svg 7 Sep Richard Lionheart's forces repel Saladin's attack.
Flag of Cyprus.svg Richard the Lionhearted founds the crusader Kingdom of Cyprus after taking the island from Byzantine governor Isaac Komnenos.
1192 Battle of Jaffa Flag of Israel.svg 5 AugRichard I's Crusader army defeats Saladin.
Ghurid campaigns in India Second Battle of Tarain Flag of India.svg Muhammad Ghori defeats Prithviraj Chauhan, who is dismounted and escapes on a horse but is later caught, captured, and executed. Ghurids annex Delhi and much of northwest India.
Feudal fragmentation of Poland Battle of Drohiczyn Flag of Poland.svg Kingdom of Poland defeats the alliance of Kievan Rus' and the Yotvingians.
1194War of the Namen-Luxembourg Succession Battle of Noville  [ nl ] Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 1 Aug Baldwin V, Count of Hainaut, Flanders and Namur defeats a Holy Roman Imperial army under Henry III, Duke of Limburg. Baldwin is able to keep his possessions, that are half in France and half in Germany (Holy Roman Empire).
Battle of Aberconwy Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Llywelyn ap Iorwerth defeats his brother and assumes control of Gwynedd.
Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Arcadiopolis Flag of Turkey.svg Bulgarians defeat Byzantines.
Ghurid campaigns in India Battle of Chandawar Flag of India.svg Muhammad Ghori defeats and kills Jaichand of Kannauj of the Gahadavala dynasty.
1195 Georgian–Seljuk wars Battle of Shamkor Flag of Azerbaijan.svg 1 June Kingdom of Georgia decisively defeats the Atabegs of Azerbaijan.
Reconquista and Almohad wars Battle of Alarcos Flag of Spain.svg 18 July Almohad victory over Alfonso VIII of Castile.
1196 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Serres Flag of Greece.svg Bulgarian victory over Byzantines.
Ghurid campaigns in India Siege of Gwailor Flag of India.svg Ghurids under Muhammad of Ghor defeats and conquers Kachchhapaghata dynasty.
1197 Battle of Kasahrada 4 Feb Ghurid Empire defeats Rajput Confederation led by Chaulukya King Bhima II, leading to the Ghurid annexation of Anhilwara.
1198 Battle of Gisors Flag of France.svg 27 SepRichard I defeats Philip II of France.

13th century

YearWarBattleLoc.Date(s)Description
1201Danish Crusades Battle of Stellau Flag of Germany.svg King Valdemar II of Denmark defeats count Adolf III of Holstein and Schauenburg, and captures Holstein from Germany.
Rise of Genghis Khan Battle of the Thirteen Sides Flag of Mongolia.svg Temujin and his coalition of Mongol tribes decisively defeat Jamukha, the Naimans, Tatars, Merkits, Taichuud, Jadarans, and smaller tribes not allied with his coalition.
Ghurid conquests Battle of Nishapur Flag of Iran.svg Ghurids annex Greater Khorasan from the Khwarazmian Empire
1202 Anglo-French War Battle of Mirebeau Flag of France.svg 1 AugMercenary army led by John of England defeat a rebel army led by the House of Lusignan and Arthur of Brittany as well as a French army.
Fourth Crusade Siege of Zadar Flag of Croatia.svg 10-24 NovThe crusaders besieged the fortified city of Zadar in Croatia according to an agreement with the Republic of Venice and

captured and sacked it, despite letters from Pope Innocent III forbidding such an action and threatening excommunication.

Georgian–Seljuk wars Battle of Basian Flag of Turkey.svg Georgians under David Soslan decisively defeat Seljuk Turks.
Rise of Genghis Khan Battle of Köyiten Flag of Mongolia.svg Temujin and Toghrul Khan make forces of Buyruq khan, Jamukha and the Oirats retreat but both armies are scattered.
1203 Fourth Crusade Siege of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg 11 July—1 AugCrusaders capture the Byzantine throne and install Alexios IV Angelos
Anglo-French War Siege of Château Gaillard Flag of France.svg Aug 1203—6 March 1204French forces under Philip II of France defeat the English and Normans during a lengthy siege. English relief force is decisively defeated. Phillip gains control of Normandy from the Kingdom of England.
Rise of Genghis Khan Battle of Khalakhaljid Sands Flag of Mongolia.svg Forces led by Jamukha and Toghrul Khan defeat Temujin. Temujin's son Ogodei Khan is wounded.
Ghurid campaigns in India Siege of Kalinjar Flag of India.svg Ghurids annex Kalinjar from Chandelas.
1204 Fourth Crusade Sack of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg 12-15 AprilCrusaders and Venetians capture Constantinople.
Khwarazmian-Ghurid wars Battle of Andkhud Flag of the Taliban.svg Khwarazmian Empire and Qara Khitai defeat Ghurid Empire, annexing back Khurasan.
Genghis Khan's campaigns Battle of Chakirmaut Flag of Mongolia.svg Temujin decisively defeats the larger forces of the Naimans under Tayang Khan and his son Kuchlug, joined by Jamukha's forces. Tayang dies in battle, Jamukha is captured by Temujin and executed. As a result of this battle, Mongolia is unified under Temujin.
1205 Nicaean–Latin wars Battle of Adramyttion Flag of Turkey.svg 19 MarchLatins defeat Nicaea.
Bulgarian–Latin wars Battle of Adrianople 14 AprilThe Bulgarian army defeats the Latin Empire and captures Baldwin I of Constantinople.
Feudal fragmentation of Poland Battle of Zawichost Flag of Poland.svg 19 June or 14 Oct Lesser Poland defeats Galicia-Volhynia.
Fourth Crusade Battle of the Olive Grove of Kountouras Flag of Greece.svg SummerFranks defeat local Greek resistance to Frankish rule and solidify Crusader control over the Peloponnese.
Sack of Madurai Flag of India.svg Cholas under Kulothunga III sack Pandya capital of Madurai.
1206 Bulgarian–Latin wars Battle of Rusion Flag of Turkey.svg 31 JanBulgarians win major victory over the Latin Empire.
Battle of Rodosto FebBulgarians defeat Latin Empire.
Ghurid campaigns in India Battle of Jhelum Flag of Pakistan.svg Feb—March Ghurids defeat rebellion by Hindu Khokhars.
1207 Byzantine–Seljuk wars Siege of Antalya Flag of Turkey.svg MarchTurks capture Byzantine city.
Bulgarian–Latin wars Battle of Messinopolis Flag of Greece.svg 4 SepBulgarians defeat Latin Empire. Boniface of Montferrat killed.
1208Dano-Swedish wars Battle of Lena Flag of Sweden.svg 31 JanSwedish armed peasants defeat Danish army.
Age of the Sturlungs Battle of Víðines Flag of Iceland.svg The forces of Bishop Guðmundur Arason defeat forces under the Icelandic Gothi one of which Kolbeinn Tumason was killed in the conflict.
1210 Albigensian Crusade Siege of Minerve Flag of France.svg Early June—22 July Crusaders under Simon de Montfort capture Minerve from the Cathars under Guilhem de Minerve.
Siege of Termes 1 Aug—23 Nov Crusaders under Simon de Montfort capture Termes from the Seigneurie of Termes.
Livonian Crusade Battle of Ümera Flag of Latvia.svg Aug or SepEstonian forces defeat the Livonian Order.
Battle of Cēsis Livonian Order defeats Estonians.
1211 Albigensian Crusade Siege of Lavaur Flag of France.svg March—3 May Crusaders under Simon de Montfort capture Lavaur from the Siegneurie of Lavaur.
Battle of Montgey April Raymond-Roger, Count of Foix defeats an army of Crusaders.
Livonian Crusade Battle of Viljandi Flag of Estonia.svg SpringLivonians defeat Estonians.
Byzantine–Seljuk wars Battle of Antioch on the Meander Flag of Turkey.svg 17 June Nicaea defeats Sultanate of Rum.
Livonian Crusade Battle of Turaida Flag of Latvia.svg Summer Livonian Order defeats Oeselians and other Estonians.
Mongol–Jin War Battle of Yehuling Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Aug—Oct Genghis Khan decisively defeats the Jin dynasty.
Nicaean–Latin wars Battle of the Rhyndacus Flag of Turkey.svg 15 Octthe Latin emperor Henry of Flanders defeats the Nicaean emperor Theodore I Lascaris.
First Battle of Ulrichen Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Canton of Valais defeats city of Bern.
1212 Reconquista and Almohad wars Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa Flag of Spain.svg 16 July Almohads expelled from most of Iberia by a joint army of the Christian kingdoms of Castile, León, Portugal, Navarre, and Aragon.
1213 Anglo-French War Battle of Damme Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 30-31 MayEnglish under William Longsword, Earl of Salisbury, sink most of fleet of France's King Philip II in the harbor of Damme.
Albigensian Crusade Battle of Muret Flag of France.svg 12 SepFrench crusaders under Simon de Montfort defeat forces of Aragon and Catalonia, killing King Peter II of Aragon. End of Aragonese intervention in Languedoc.
Battle of Steppes Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 13 OctBrabantine defeat against Bishopric of Liège and County of Loon.
Georgian–Seljuk wars Siege of Ganja Flag of Azerbaijan.svg After the Eldiguzid ruler of Ganja stopped paying tribute to George IV of Georgia, he attacked and captured the city.
1214 Anglo-French War Battle of Bouvines Flag of France.svg 27 JulyFrance under King Philip Augustus defeats England (under John Lackland) and Otto IV of Germany, conquering Flanders and Angevin territories in France, and bringing about the final decision in the German StaufenWelf rivalry in favor of Frederick II.
Byzantine–Seljuq wars Siege of Sinope Flag of Turkey.svg 1 NovSeljuks capture Sinope from Byzantines.
1215 Livonian Crusade Battle of Lehola Flag of Estonia.svg SpringLivonians defeat Estonians.
Battle of Riga Flag of Latvia.svg Late April or early MayLivonians defeat Oeselians and other Estonians.
Mongol–Jin War Battle of Zhongdu Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Genghis Khan and the Mongols defeat the Jin dynasty and capture Zhongdu (now Beijing).
Siege of Firozkoh Flag of the Taliban.svg Sultanate of Firozkoh defeated and annexed by Muhammad II of Khwarazm.
1216 Ghurid campaigns in India Third Battle of Tarain Flag of India.svg 31 Jan Mamluk Delhi Sultanate led by their King Iltutmish defeat Ghurid remnants led by Taj al-Din Yildiz.
Vladimir-Suzdal war of succession Battle of Lipitsa Flag of Russia.svg 22 AprilKonstantin of Rostov defeats his younger brothers, Yuri and Yaroslav.
Albigensian Crusade Siege of Beaucaire Flag of France.svg 3 June—24 Aug Crusaders under Simon de Montfort fail to capture Beaucaire. Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse was entrenched in Beaucaire with an army.
1217 Livonian Crusade Battle of Otepää Flag of Estonia.svg FebEstonian and Russian victory over the Livonian Order.
First Barons' War Battle of Lincoln Flag of England.svg 20 MayEnglish forces under William, Earl of Pembroke defeat the French.
Battle of Sandwich 24 AugFleet of English Hubert and Burgh defeat French fleet of Eustace the Monk off Dover.
Northern Crusades Battle of St. Matthew's Day Flag of Estonia.svg 21 SepThe Livonian Order and its allies defeat Estonians.
Albigensian Crusade Siege of Toulouse Flag of France.svg 22 Sep 1217—25 July 1218 Crusaders under Simon de Montfort fail to Capture Toulouse.
Mongol conquest of the Qara Khitai Siege of Kashgar Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg With little resistance from the city's population, Mongols conquer the Kara-Khitai. Kuchlug captured and executed soon after.
1218 Fifth Crusade Siege of Damietta Flag of Egypt.svg 29 May 1218—early Nov 1219The Crusaders successfully besiege and capture the city from the Ayyubids.
Albigensian Crusade Siege of Marmande Flag of France.svg Oct 1218—June 1219King Louis VIII of France captures Marmande from the County of Toulouse.
Mongol conquest of the Qara Khitai Siege of Balasagun Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Mongols under Genghis Khan defeat Kuchlug's army and take capital of the Kara Khitai.
1219 Northern Crusades Battle of Lindanise Flag of Estonia.svg 15 JuneDanish forces under Valdemar II defeat the Estonians.
Albigensian Crusade Battle of Baziège  [ fr ] Flag of France.svg Spring Raymond VII, Count of Toulouse and Raymond-Roger, Count of Foix defeat Crusaders under Foucault de Bercy, Alain de Roucy, Hugh de Lacy, 1st Earl of Ulster and Sicard VI de Lautrec.
Siege of Toulouse  [ fr ]17 June—1 AugKing Louis VIII of France fails to capture Toulouse.
Mongol invasion of the Khwarazmian Empire Siege of Otrar Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Dec 1219—Feb 1220Mongol forces besiege and take the border town of Otrar in the Khwarazmian Empire.
Mongol invasions of Korea Siege of Kangdong Flag of North Korea.svg Mongols allied with Goryeo take Kangdong, the last Khitan stronghold.
1220 Mongol invasion of the Khwarazmian Empire Siege of Bukhara Flag of Uzbekistan.svg FebMongols take lightly fortified Khwarezmian city and raze most of it to the ground.
Siege of Samarkand MarchMongols take capital of the Khwarezmian Empire.
Livonian Crusade Battle of Lihula Flag of Estonia.svg 8 AugInvading Swedish forces are defeated by Estonians.
1221 Jōkyū War Battle of Uji Flag of Japan.svg May Kamakura shogunate defeats loyalists of Emperor Go-Toba, who is exiled.
Mongol conquest of the Khwarazmian Empire Siege of Bamyan Flag of the Taliban.svg JulyMongols defeat Khwarezmian Empire.
Crusades Battle of Mansurah Flag of Egypt.svg 26-28 AugThe Ayybid army of sultan al-Kamil defeats the crusader army under papal legate Pelagio Galvani.
Mongol conquest of the Khwarazmian Empire Battle of Parwan Flag of the Taliban.svg Sep Khwarezmian Empire defeats the Mongols.
Battle of Indus Flag of Pakistan.svg 24 NovMongols defeat and annex the Khwarezmian Empire.
Siege of Gurganj Flag of Turkmenistan.svg Mongols take city from the Khwarezmian Empire.
Livonian Crusade Siege of Tallinn Flag of Estonia.svg Estonians retreat from siege on Danish stronghold.
1222 Mongol invasions of Georgia Battle of Khunan Flag of Azerbaijan.svg SepMongols under Subotai decisively defeat the Kingdom of Georgia and march north. George IV of Georgia mortally wounded.
Byzantine–Seljuk wars Siege of Trebizond Flag of Turkey.svg 1222—1223 Great Seljuq Empire attempt to conquer Trebizond, are defeated by Emperor Andronikos I Gidos.
1223 Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' Battle of Kalka River Flag of Ukraine.svg 31 MayThe Mongols under Jebe and Subutai defeat an alliance of Kiev, Galicia-Volhynia, Chernigov, and the Cumans decisively.
Mongol invasion of Volga Bulgaria Battle of Samara Bend Flag of Russia.svg Autumn Volga Bulgaria wins tactical victory over the Mongols.
Livonian Crusade Battle of Viljandi Flag of Estonia.svg 29 JanEstonians defeat Livonians.
Mongol conquest of Persia and Mesopotamia Siege of Firozkoh Flag of the Taliban.svg Mongols under Tolui take Firozkoh and raze the city.
1224 Nicaean-Latin Wars Battle of Poimanenon Flag of Turkey.svg Early 1224The Nicaean emperor John III Vatatzes defeats a joint army of the Latin Empire and of rebels under the brothers Isaac and Alexios Laskaris.
Livonian Crusade Siege of Tartu Flag of Estonia.svg 15 AugLivonians defeat Estonians and mercenaries from Novgorod and Pskov.
1225 Battle of Mölln  [ de ] Flag of Germany.svg JanA coalition of German princes, Gerhard II (archbishop of Bremen and Hamburg), count Adolf IV of Holstein, Henry I, Count of Schwerin and Henry Borwin II, Lord of Mecklenburg defeat Denmark under Albrecht II of Holstein, and Otto.
Jalal al-Din's invasions of Georgia Battle of Garni Flag of Armenia.svg Aug Khwarezmid Empire under Jalal al-Din Mangburni, his realm conquered by the Mongols, defeats Kingdom of Georgia.
1226 Siege of Tbilisi Flag of Georgia.svg 9 MarchAfter defeating Georgians in battle, Jalal al-Din Mangburni successfully besieges the capital city of Tbilisi. Queen Rusudan of Georgia fled to Kutaisi.
Albigensian Crusades Siege of Avignon Flag of France.svg 10 June—9 SepKing Louis VIII of France besieges the town of Avignon. After a three-month siege, it surrenders on terms.
1227 Livonian Crusade Battle of Muhu Flag of Estonia.svg JanLivonians decisively defeat Oeselians.
Dano–German War Battle of Bornhöved Flag of Germany.svg 22 JulyHolstein and Hanseatic forces defeat the Danish king Valdemar II who has to relinquish the Northern German territories he had occupied with the exception of Rügen.
Battle of Ane Flag of the Netherlands.svg 28 July Otto II of Lippe, Bishop of Utrecht, is defeated by the Drenths near Ane (modern Netherlands).
Mongol conquest of Western Xia Siege of Yinchuan Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Mongols eliminate the Western Xia and execute Emperor Mozhu. Genghis Khan dies during the siege under debated circumstances, but this is kept secret from the army until the siege's end.
1228Jalal al-Din's invasions of Georgia Battle of Bolnisi Flag of Georgia.svg Khwarazmian Empire again defeats Kingdom of Georgia.
1229Ayyubid succession war Siege of Damascus Flag of Syria (2025-).svg March—15 JuneSultan al-Kamil of Egypt conquers Damascus from emir an-Nasir Dawud.
Lombard League civil war Battle of San Cesario Flag of Italy.svg Aug Modena, Cremona and Parma defeat Bologna, Milan and Piacenza.
Reconquista Battle of Portopí Flag of Spain.svg 12 SepCatalan forces led by King James I defeat the Almohads at Serra de Na Burguesa (present Palma de Mallorca).
1230 Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Klokotnitsa Flag of Bulgaria.svg 9 MarchVictory for the Second Bulgarian Empire over the Despotate of Epirus.
Battles involving Jalal ad-Din Battle of Yassıçemen Flag of Turkey.svg 10-12 AugSeljuk Turks defeat forces of Jalal ad-Din of Khwarazm.
Norman wars in Ireland Siege of Dun Beal Gallimhe Flag of Ireland.svg Week-long inconclusive battle between the Irish and Normans.
Reconquista Battle of Alange Flag of Spain.svg Leon defeats Almohads under Ibn Hud.
1231 Battle of Jerez AprilCastile defeats Moorish forces of Ibn Hud.
Mongol invasions of Korea Siege of Kuju Flag of North Korea.svg Sep 1231—Jan 1232 Goryeo defeats Mongol attack.
1232 Mongol–Jin War Battle of Sanfengshan Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 9 FebMongols led by Subutai defeat last field army of Jin dynasty, leaving them prone to their upcoming conquest.
Siege of Kaifeng 8 April 1232—29 May 1233Mongols capture Kaifeng, the capital of the Jin dynasty.
Mongol invasions of Korea Battle of Cheoin Flag of South Korea.svg 16 Dec Goryeo decisively defeats Mongol attack.
1233 Mongol–Jin War and Jin–Song Wars Siege of Caizhou Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dec 1233—9 Feb 1234Mongols under Ögedei Khan allied with the Song dynasty eliminate the Jin dynasty.
1234 Crusades Battle of Altenesch Flag of Germany.svg 27 MayA crusader army (Stedinger Crusade) defeats the rebel peasants of Stedingen.
1235 Battle of Kirina Flag of Mali.svg Sundiata Keita decisively defeats Sumanguru Kante, conquering Sosso and forming the Mali Empire.
Nicaean–Latin wars and Bulgarian–Latin wars Siege of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg Niceans and Bulgarians fail to take Constantinople from the Latins.
1236 Livonian Crusade Battle of Saule Flag of Lithuania.svg 22 Sep Samogitians and Semigalians defeat Livonian Brothers of the Sword, whose remnants are incorporated into the Teutonic Knights.
Mongol invasion of Volga Bulgaria Siege of Bilär Flag of Russia.svg AutumnMongols conquer Volga Bulgaria.
Battle of Mahendramangalam Flag of India.svg Hoysalas defeat Pandyas in South India.
1237 Reconquista Battle of the Puig Flag of Spain.svg 15 AugAragonese forces defeat the Almohad army at El Puig.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Cortenuova Flag of Italy.svg 27 NovEmperor Frederick II defeats the Lombard League.
Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' Siege of Ryazan Flag of Russia.svg 16-21 DecMongols burn Ryazan to the ground. First Russian city sieged by Batu Khan.
Battle of Voronezh River DecMongols defeat Principality of Ryazan.
Siege of Kolomna Dec 1237—Jan 1238Mongol victory.
1238 Siege of Moscow 15-20 JanMongols take city of Moscow and execute Prince Vladimir.
Siege of Vladimir 3-8 FebMongols take city of Vladimir.
Battle of the Sit River 4 MarchMongols led by Batu Khan defeat Vladimir-Suzdal forces, Prince Yuri II killed.
Siege of Kozelsk March—MayMongols defeat Principality of Chernigov and raze Kozelsk.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Siege of Brescia Flag of Italy.svg 11 July—7 OctLong unsuccessful siege during the war between Emperor Frederick II and the Guelphs in Northern Italy.
1239 Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' Sack of Chernigov Flag of Ukraine.svg 18 OctThe Mongols sack the city of Chernigov.
Barons' Crusade Battle of Gaza Flag of Palestine.svg 13 NovThe Crusaders under Theobald I of Navarre are defeated by an Ayyubid army at Gaza.
1240 Swedish–Novgorodian Wars Battle of the Neva Flag of Russia.svg 15 July Alexander Nevsky of the Novgorod Republic stops the Swedish invasion of Russia.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Siege of Faenza Flag of Italy.svg Aug 1240—14 April 1241Long successful siege during the war between Frederick II and the Guelphs in Northern Italy.
Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus' Siege of Kiev Flag of Ukraine.svg 28 Nov—6 DecThe Mongols under Batu Khan besiege and sack the city of Kiev.
1241 First Mongol invasion of Poland Sack of Sandomierz Flag of Poland.svg 13 FebThe Mongols under Baidar Khan capture and devastate the city of Sandomierz.
Battle of Tursko The Mongols under Baidar Khan defeat the Polish forces at Tursko Wielkie.
Battle of Tarczek The Mongols under Kadan defeat the Polish forces at Tarczek.
Battle of Chmielnik 18 MarchThe Mongols under Baidar Khan defeat the Polish forces at Chmielnik.
Battle of Racibórz 20 MarchThe Polish forces under Mieszko II the Fat defeat the Mongols at Racibórz.
Sack of Kraków 22 or 28 MarchThe Mongols under Subutai capture and devastate the city of Kraków, massacring most of the inhabitants.
Battle of Opole Early AprilThe Mongols defeat the Polish forces from Silesia and Lesser Poland provinces at Opole.
Battle of Liegnitz 9 AprilMongols of the Golden Horde defeat feudal nobility including Knights Templar in Silesia, killing King Henry II the Pious.
First Mongol invasion of Hungary Battle of Mohi Flag of Hungary.svg 11 AprilThe Mongol forces under Batu Khan and Subutai defeat the Hungarian army under King Béla IV at Mohi.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines and Genoese-Pisan Wars Battle of Giglio Flag of Italy.svg 3 MayThe fleet of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, commanded by Enzo of Sardinia defeats the Genoese fleet.
Nicaean-Latin Wars Battle of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg May—JuneVenetian fleets capture Constantinople.
1242 First Mongol invasion of Hungary Siege of Esztergom Flag of Hungary.svg JanMongols destroy most of Hungarian city.
Northern Crusades Battle on Lake Peipus Flag of Estonia.svg / Flag of Russia.svg 5 April Alexander Nevsky defeats the alliance of Teutonic Knights, the Livonian Order, Denmark, and Dorpat.
Saintonge War Battle of Taillebourg Flag of France.svg 21-22 July Louis IX of France defeats Henry III of England.
First Mongol invasion of Hungary Battle of Grobnik Field Flag of Croatia.svg Legendary battle where Croatia defeated invading Mongols.
1243 Albigensian Crusade Siege of Montségur Flag of France.svg May 1243—16 March 1244French royal forces besiege and capture the Cathar-held Château de Montségur, after a nine-month siege.
Mongol invasions of Anatolia Battle of Kösedağ Flag of Turkey.svg 26 JuneThe Mongols defeat the Seljuk Turks, making Anatolia and Trebizond vassal states of the Mongol Empire.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Siege of Viterbo Flag of Italy.svg Frederick II of Sicily unsuccessfully besieges Viterbo.
1244 Crusades Siege of Jerusalem Flag of Israel.svg 15 July Jerusalem is razed by the Khwarazmiyya allied with the Ayyubids.
Battle of La Forbie 17-18 Oct Crusaders defeated by Ayyubids.
1245 Reconquista Siege of Jaén Flag of Spain.svg 1245—28 Feb 1246Castilian forces under King Ferdinand III besiege Jaén during the winter. The city finally is handed over by Sultan Muhammad I of Granada.
1246 Age of the Sturlungs Battle of Haugsnes Flag of Iceland.svg 19 AprilThe largest and bloodiest battle in Icelandic history where the forces of Thordur Kakali defeat Gissur Thorvaldsson.
Battle of the Leitha River Flag of Hungary.svg / Flag of Austria.svg 15 JuneKing Béla IV of Hungary defeated Duke Frederick II of Austria. Duke Frederick is killed, ending Austrian claims to the western counties of Hungary.
Crusade against the Staufer Battle of Frankfurt Flag of Germany.svg 5 AugAn army of anti-king Henry Raspe defeats the Imperialst army of king Conrad IV of Germany.
1247 Reconquista and Almohad wars Siege of Seville Flag of Spain.svg 1247—28 Nov 1248Castilian forces under Ferdinand III besiege the city of Seville. Due to a famine, the Almohad garrison capitulates after a 16-month siege.
Norman Invasion of Ireland Sack of Dun Gallimhe Flag of Ireland.svg Norman forces are defeated by the Irish.
Battle of Ballyshannon Norman forces under Maurice FitzGerald are ambushed and defeated by the Gaelic army.
1248Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Parma Flag of Italy.svg 18 Feb Frederick II of Sicily is defeated by the Lombard League.
German civil war Siege of Aachen Flag of Germany.svg Late April or early May—OctCount William II of Holland captures Aachen and is crowned as king of Germany.
Battle of Oujda Flag of Morocco.svg Kingdom of Tlemcen beats back last-ditch invasion by Almohads and Marinids.
1249Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Fossalta Flag of Italy.svg 26 MayKing Enzio of Sardinia is captured by Bolognese in a clash between Guelphs and Ghibellines.
Seventh Crusade Siege of Damietta Flag of Egypt.svg 6 JuneCrusaders gain strategic victory over the Ayyubids in the Seventh Crusade.
Norman Invasion of Ireland First Battle of Athenry Flag of Ireland.svg 15 AugGaels of Connacht siege town but are repelled by the Normans.
1250 Seventh Crusade Battle of Mansurah Flag of Egypt.svg 8-11 FebThe Seventh Crusade is defeated at Al-Mansurah.
Battle of Fariskur 6 AprilAyyubid Egyptians defeat Seventh Crusade forces of Louis IX of France, taking him prisoner.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Cingoli Flag of Italy.svg Papal and Guelph army is crushed by an Imperial and Italian army.
1253 Battle of Westkapelle Flag of the Netherlands.svg 4 JulyA coalition army for king William of Germany, count of Holland defeats an army of Guy, Count of Flanders.
1254 Battle of Wülferichskamp  [ de ] Flag of Germany.svg 9 Oct Konrad von Hochstaden, Archbishop of Cologne, defeats Bishop Simon I of Paderborn.
Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Adrianople Flag of Turkey.svg Nicaean forces under Theodore II Lascaris defeat the Bulgarians.
1255Astigiani Wars and Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Montebruno Flag of Italy.svg 25 Feb Astigiani defeats Thomas II of Savoy.
Struggle for Gwynedd Battle of Bryn Derwin Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg June Llywelyn ap Gruffudd defeats his brother Owain ap Gruffudd and assumes control of Gwynedd.
Battle between Obas of Benin and Ogiamien family Battle of Ekiokpagha Flag of Nigeria.svg Ewedo defeats Ogiamien III for the kingship of the Benin Empire.
1256 Mongol conquest of Persia Battle of Mount Siyalan Flag of Iran.svg 12 JuneMongol forces under Baiju Noyan are defeated by the Nizaris.
Siege of Firuzkuh The Nizari garrison surrenders after a five or six-months siege to the Mongols. [2]
Siege of Maymun-Diz 8-23 NovMongol forces under Hulagu Khan successfully besiege the mountain castle of Maymun-Diz. Imam Rukn al-Din Khurshah capitulates with most of the remaining garrison.
Siege of Alamut Dec Hulagu Khan sieges capital of the Nizari Ismaili state in the mountains of southern Iran, the garrison capitulates.
1257 Battle of Cadfan Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Decisive victory for the Welsh against the English.
Norman wars in Ireland Battle of Creadran Cille Flag of Ireland.svg Norman forces are driven out of Lower Connacht by Gofraid O'Donnell, Irish ruler of Tyrconnell.
Livonian Crusade Battle of Memel Flag of Lithuania.svg Samogitians defeat Livonian Order.
1258 First MongolVietnamese War Battle of Bình Lệ Nguyên Flag of Vietnam.svg 17 JanMongols defeat Vietnam's Trần dynasty.
Mongol conquest of Persia and Mesopotamia Battle of Baghdad Flag of Iraq.svg 29 Jan—10 Feb Hulagu Khan of the Mongols defeats the Abbasid, executing the Caliph Al-Musta'sim and his family.
War of the Euboeote Succession Battle of Karydi Flag of Greece.svg May/June William II of Villehardouin Prince of Achaea, defeats a coalition of princes led by the Duke of Athens, Guy I de la Roche and ends the War of the Euboeote Succession.
War of Saint Sabas Battle of Acre Flag of Israel.svg 25 JuneFleet of the Republic of Venice defeats fleet of the Republic of Genoa off Acre. Genoese abandon Acre.
1259 Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty Siege of Diaoyu Castle Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Feb—AugSong dynasty keeps fortress from Mongol invasion and kills Möngke Khan.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Cassano Flag of Italy.svg 16 Sep Ezzelino III da Romano is defeated by the crusade army of the Guelphs.
Nicaean–Latin wars and Epirote–Nicaean conflict Battle of Pelagonia Flag of North Macedonia.svg SepThe Empire of Nicaea defeats Achaea, Epirus, and Sicily.
Lithuanian Crusade Battle of Skuodas Flag of Lithuania.svg The Samogitian army invades Courland and defeats the Livonian Order.
1260 Mongol invasions of the Levant Siege of Aleppo Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 18-24 JanMongols under Hulagu Khan allied with Crusaders and Armenians defeat Ayyubids in Syria.
Second Mongol invasion of Poland Sack of Sandomierz Flag of Poland.svg 2 FebMongols raze the Polish city Sandomierz to the ground.
Livonian Crusade Battle of Durbe Flag of Latvia.svg 13 July Teutonic Knights and its branch Livonian Order are defeated by Samogitians, what triggers the Great Prussian Insurrection.
War of the Babenberg Succession Battle of Kressenbrunn Flag of Austria.svg JulyBohemian and Austrian forces under Premysl Ottokar II defeat Béla IV of Hungary.
Mongol invasions of the Levant Battle of Ain Jalut Flag of Israel.svg 3 SepEgyptian Mamluk army defeats Mongols and Georgians north of Palestine.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Montaperti Flag of Italy.svg 4 Sep Sienese defeat Florentines (Guelphs and Ghibellines).
Mongol invasions of the Levant First Battle of Homs Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 10 DecMamluks defeat Mongols.
Nicaean–Latin wars Siege of Constantinople Flag of Turkey.svg Unsuccessful attack on the Constantinopolitan suburb of Galata by forces of the Empire of Nicaea.
1261 Struggle for Constantinople Reconquest of Constantinople 25 JulyRe-establishment of the Byzantine Empire under the Palaiologos dynasty.
Norman wars in Ireland Battle of Callann Flag of Ireland.svg AugFinghin Mac Carthy of the Kingdom of Desmond defeats Normans.
1262 Battle of Hausbergen Flag of France.svg 8 MarchThe bourgeois of Strasbourg defeat the army of the bishop.
Berke–Hulegu war Battle of Terek River Flag of Russia.svg Nogai Khan of Golden Horde defeats Hulagu. First open conflict in the Mongol Empire.
1263 Scottish–Norwegian War Battle of Largs Flag of Scotland.svg 2 Oct Scots versus Norwegians, no definitive victory for either.
War of Saint Sabas Battle of Settepozzi Flag of Greece.svg First half of 1263A Venetian fleet of 38 ships defeats a joint Byzantine-Genoese fleet of 48 ships off the Peloponnese.
Byzantine-Latin Wars Battle of Prinitza The forces of the Principality of Achaea defeat a far larger Byzantine army.
1264 Second Barons' War Battle of Northampton Flag of England.svg 5 April(Second Barons' War) English forces retake Northampton Castle and capture Simon de Montfort's son.
Battle of Lewes 14 MayEnglish rebels under Simon de Montfort defeat Henry III of England.
War of Saint Sabas Battle of Saseno Flag of Albania.svg 14 AugA Genoese fleet tricks and captures a Venetian trade convoy near Saseno Island off the coast of Albania.
Byzantine-Latin Wars Battle of Makryplagi Flag of Greece.svg The forces of the Principality of Achaea defeat a Byzantine army, taking their commanders prisoner.
1265 Hungarian Civil War Battle of Isaszeg Flag of Hungary.svg Early MarchThe forces of younger king Stephen defeat the royal army of king Béla IV, which results the permanent division of Hungary
Crusades Fall of Arsuf Flag of Israel.svg 21/22 March—29 AprilThe Mamluks of Cairo take Arsuf from the Knights Hospitaller.
Second Barons' War Battle of Evesham Flag of England.svg 4 AugEnglish forces under Prince Edward defeat the rebels under Simon de Montfort, who is killed.
1266Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Benevento Flag of Italy.svg 26 Feb Charles of Anjou defeats Manfred of Sicily and conquers his kingdom.
Second Barons' War Battle of Chesterfield Flag of England.svg 15 MayEnglish forces under Henry of Cornwall, nephew of King Henry III, defeat the rebels at Chesterfield.
Crusades Siege of Safed Flag of Israel.svg 13 June—23 JulyEgyptian Mamluk forces under Baibars capture the castle of Safed (defended by the Knights Templar) after a 6-week siege.
Second Barons' War Siege of Kenilworth Flag of England.svg 21 June—13 DecEnglish forces under Henry III capture Kenilworth Castle after a 6-month siege.
War of Saint Sabas Battle of Trapani Flag of Italy.svg 23 JuneVenetian fleet captures Genoese fleet.
Würzburg civil war Battle on Cyriakus Day  [ de ] Flag of Germany.svg 8 AugA civil war in the Bishopric of Würzburg. The Cathedral chapter of Würzburg, the Hohenlohe family, and several Franconian knights, supporting Poppo III von Trimberg as the new bishop, commanded by cathedral dean Berthold von Sternberg, defeat Herman I, Count of Henneberg and the Castell family, supporting Berthold I von Henneberg.
Wars of Cilician Armenia Battle of Mari Flag of Turkey.svg 24 Aug Mamluks of Cairo under Baibars defeat Cilician Armenia in retaliation for their support of Mongols in past invasion.
1267 Battle of Zülpich  [ de; fr ] Flag of Germany.svg 18 Oct William IV, Count of Jülich defeats Engelbert II von Falkenburg, Archbishop of Cologne.
Liège-Brabant wars Siege of Maastricht  [ nl ] Flag of the Netherlands.svg The armies of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège and Guelders capture Maastricht.
1268 Northern Crusades Battle of Rakvere Flag of Estonia.svg 18 FebRussian victory over the Livonian Order.
Crusades Siege of Antioch Flag of Turkey.svg May Mamluks under Baibars eliminate and annex the Crusader Principality of Antioch.
Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty Battle of Xiangyang Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 16 Oct 1268—14 March 1273Decisive Yuan Mongol victory over the Song dynasty. First war ever involving the usage of firearms.
Crusade against the Hohenstaufen and Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Tagliacozzo Flag of Italy.svg 23 Aug Charles of Anjou defeats Conradin.
1269Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Colle Val d'Elsa 16 JuneGuelph victory over Siena.
1270 Livonian Crusade Battle of Karuse Flag of Estonia.svg 16 FebLithuanian victory over the Livonian Order.
Norman invasion of Ireland Battle of Áth an gCeap Flag of Ireland.svg Normans heavily defeated by the Irish.
1271 Crusades Fall of Krak des Chevaliers Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 3 March—8 AprilThe Mamluks under Sultan Baibars take the fortress from the Knights Hospitaller.
Sambyeolcho Rebellion Battle of Jindo Island Flag of South Korea.svg April—MayThe Mongols put down Sambyeolcho rebellion in Goryeo.
Lord Edward's Crusade Siege of Tripoli Flag of Lebanon.svg The Crusader state of Tripoli survives assault by Sultan Baibars.
1274 Mongol invasions of Japan Battle of Bun'ei Flag of Japan.svg 4-19 NovThe Mongols invade Kamakura Japan but are defeated and forced to retreat.
1275 Reconquista Battle of Écija Flag of Spain.svg 8 SepA Castilian army led by Nuño González de Lara is defeated by Marinid forces near the town of Écija.
Manx revolt of 1275 Battle of Ronaldsway Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 8 OctScottish forces under John de Vesci defeat the Manx and establish Scottish rule on the Isle of Man.
Reconquista Battle of Martos Flag of Spain.svg 21 OctA Castilian army led by Archbishop Sancho of Aragon is defeated by the Moors at Martos.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Roccavione Flag of Italy.svg 12 Dec Charles I of Anjou's Neapolitan army is defeated by the Piedmontese league led by Asti.
Byzantine-Latin Wars Battle of Neopatras Flag of Greece.svg The Byzantine army besieges Neopatras but is defeated by a far smaller force from the Duchy of Athens and Thessaly.
Battle of Demetrias The Byzantine fleet defeats a coalition of Lombard and Venetian lords of Euboea and Crete.
1276 Battle of Dongola Flag of Sudan.svg Mamluk Sultunate under Baibars decisively defeats the Kingdom of Makuria under David of Makuria. Makuria soon after becomes a Mamluk vassal.
1277Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Desio Flag of Italy.svg 21 JanA Visconti army under Ottone Visconti defeats the Della Torre family troops.
Mongol invasions of the Levant Battle of Elbistan Flag of Turkey.svg 15 AprilThe Mamluks under Baibars defeat the Mongols and their Georgian and Rum vassals.
Wars of Michael VIII Palaiologos Battle of Pharsalus Flag of Greece.svg Late 1277A Byzantine army is defeated by Greek forces led by John I Doukas in Thessaly.
First Mongol invasion of Burma Battle of Ngasaunggyan Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg The Mongols repel the invasion of Yunnan by the Pagan Empire under Narathihapate.
1278 Battle of Frohse Flag of Germany.svg 10 Jan Günther I of Schwalenberg, Archbishop of Magdeburg defeats Otto IV, Margrave of Brandenburg-Stendal. Otto is taken prisoner.
War of the Babenberg Succession Battle of Marchfeld at Dürnkrut and Jedenspeigen Flag of Austria.svg 26 Aug Rudolf of Habsburg and Ladislaus IV of Hungary defeat Ottakar II Przemyśl. The battle marked the beginning of the ascendancy of the House of Habsburg in Austria and Central Europe.
1279 Livonian Crusade Battle of Aizkraukle Flag of Latvia.svg 5 MarchThe Lithuanians defeat units of the Livonian Order.
Song-Yuan Wars Battle of Yamen Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 19 MarchThe Yuan dynasty defeats the Song dynasty, young emperor Bing drowned.
Uprising of Ivaylo and Byzantine–Bulgarian Wars Battle of Devina Flag of Bulgaria.svg 17 JulyThe Bulgarians led by Tsar Ivaylo ambush and defeat a Byzantine army in the Kotel Pass in the Balkan Mountains.
1280 Battle of al-Jassora Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 18 JuneMamluks defeat rebelling forces of Sunqur al-Ashqar.
Byzantine–Latin Wars Siege of Berat Flag of Albania.svg 1280—1281Defeat of besieging Angevin army after its commander is captured by a Byzantine relief force.
1281 Mongol invasions of Japan Battle of Kōan Flag of Japan.svg 8 June—Aug 22A typhoon wipes out the invading fleet of Kublai Khan in Japan.
Mongol invasions of the Levant Battle of Homs Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 29 OctThe Mamluks defeat Mongols of the Ilkhanate.
1282 Byzantine–Georgian wars Siege of Trebizond Flag of Turkey.svg AprilAn unsuccessful siege by David I of Imereti.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Forlì Flag of Italy.svg 1 MayFrench forces under Jean d'Eppe are ambushed and defeated by Guelphe and Ghibelline troops in Forlì.
Welsh Rebellion of 1282 Battle of Llandeilo Fawr Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 17 JuneEnglish forces are ambushed and defeated by Welsh troops at Llandeilo. English expansion into south Wales is halted.
Feudal anarchy in Hungary Battle of Lake Hód Flag of Hungary.svg Sep/OctHungarian forces led by King Ladislaus IV repel and defeat a Cuman invading army.
Welsh Rebellion of 1282 Battle of Moel-y-don Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 6 NovEnglish forces are ambushed and defeated by Welsh troops, while crossing over a floating bridge to Anglesey.
Battle of Orewin Bridge 11 DecEnglish forces under King Edward I defeat a Welsh army near Cilmeri. Prince Llywelyn ap Gruffudd is killed.
1283 ChamMongol War Battle of Thị Nại Bay Flag of Vietnam.svg 13-14 FebThe Mongols defeat Champa and march on their capital of Vijaya.
War of the Sicilian Vespers Battle of Malta Flag of Malta.svg 8 JulyAn Aragonese fleet under Admiral Roger of Lauria attacks and defeats Angevin ships in the harbour of Malta.
1284 Battle of the Gulf of Naples Flag of Italy.svg 5 JuneAn Aragonese-Sicilian fleet led by Roger of Lauria defeats the Neapolitan ships in the Gulf of Naples.
Genoese-Pisan Wars Battle of Meloria 5-6 AugA Genoese fleet led by Oberto D'Oria defeats Pisan ships near the islet of Meloria in the Ligurian Sea.
Siege of Tudela Flag of Spain.svg SepKing Peter III of Aragon defeats an army of Navarre, commanded by Eustache de Beaumarchais.
1285 Mongol invasions of India Battle of Beas River Flag of India.svg 9 March Mamluk Dynasty defeats Mongols of the Chagatai Khanate.
Aragonese Crusade Siege of Elne Flag of France.svg 22-25 MayKing Philip III of France captures Elne from Majorca.
Siege of Salses MayKing Philip III of France captures Salses from Majorca.
Second Mongol–Vietnamese War Battle of Chương Dương Flag of Vietnam.svg 24 JuneJoint forces of Champa and Đại Việt defeat the Mongols and kill their local general Sogetu.
Aragonese Crusade Siege of Girona  [ ca ] Flag of Spain.svg 26 June—5 SepKing Philip III of France captures Salses from Aragon.
War of the Sicilian Vespers Battle of Sant Feliu de Guíxols 27-28 JulyAn Aragonese fleet defeats a French fleet.
Aragonese Crusade Battle of Les Formigues 4 SepAn Aragonese-Sicilian fleet led by Roger of Lauria defeats French and Genoese ships near the Formigues Islands.
Battle of the Col de Panissars 30 Sep—1 OctAragonese forces led by King Peter III ambush and defeat a French expeditionary army in the Pyrenees.
War of the Sicilian Vespers Battle of Besalú SepAragon defeats a French army.
Aragonese Crusade Battle of Alaró Castle 30 DecAragon captures Alaró Castle and annexes Mallorca
Battle of Urhezen Flag of Nigeria.svg Oba Oguola of Benin decisively defeats the forces of Udo.
1287 Livonian Crusade Battle of Garoza Flag of Latvia.svg 26 MarchThe Semigallians defeat the Livonian Order.
War of the Sicilian Vespers Battle of the Counts Flag of Italy.svg 23 JuneAn Aragonese-Sicilian fleet led by Roger of Lauria defeats the larger Angevin fleet at Naples.
First Mongol invasion of Burma Battle of Pagan Flag of Myanmar.svg DecThe Mongols end the Pagan Empire.
1288 Mongol invasions of Vietnam Battle of Bạch Đẳng Flag of Vietnam.svg 9 April Đại Việt defeats the invasion of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty.
War of the Limburg Succession Battle of Worringen Flag of Germany.svg 5 JuneBattle for the Duchy of Limburg. Dutch forces defeat the coalition army of Cologne, Luxembourg, and Nassau.
1289 Crusades Fall of Tripoli Flag of Lebanon.svg March—AprilCrusader state of Tripoli falls to the Mameluks.
Battle of Schosshalde Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg 27 April Rudolf II, Duke of Austria defeats Ulrich I von Bubenberg, commander of the army of the city of Bern.
Wars of the Guelphs and Ghibellines Battle of Campaldino Flag of Italy.svg 11 June Florence and their allies defeat the city-state Arezzo.
War of the Outlaws Siege of Copenhagen Flag of Denmark.svg 7 July Copenhagen withstands a siege of the Norwegian fleet under King Eric II (supported by Danish outlaws).
Battle of Skanör Flag of Sweden.svg 9 JulySkanör withstand the attack, Norwegian Chieftain Thord Krytter falls in battle.
1291 Crusades Siege of Acre Flag of Israel.svg 4 April—18 May Mameluks capture the last Crusader city.
1295Welsh revolt of 1294–95 Battle of Maes Moydog Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg 5 MarchOne of Edward I's armies defeats Welsh rebels, hastening the end of Madog ap Llywelyn's revolt.
Reconquista Battle of Iznalloz Flag of Spain.svg Sultan Muhammad II of Granada defeats Castile under Ruy Pérez Ponce de León.
1296 First War of Scottish Independence Sack of Berwick Flag of England.svg 30 MarchEnglish forces under Robert Clifford attack and sack the town of Berwick.
Battle of Dunbar Flag of Scotland.svg 27 AprilEnglish forces defeat the Scots and occupy much of Scotland. First battle of the Wars of Scottish Independence.
1297 Gascon War Battle of Bonnegarde Flag of France.svg 2 FebFrance under Robert II, Count of Artois defeats England under Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln.
Franco-Flemish War Siege of Lille  [ fr ]23 June—1 SepFrance captures Lille from Flanders.
Battle of Furnes Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 20 AugFrench under Robert II of Artois defeat the Flemish at Bulskamp, near Veurne (Furnes).
First War of Scottish Independence Battle of Stirling Bridge Flag of Scotland.svg 11 SepScots under William Wallace defeat the English forces under John de Warenne, 6th Earl of Surrey.
1298 Mongol invasions of India Battle of Jaran-Manjur Flag of India.svg 6 Feb Delhi Sultanate repels Mongol invasion.
Livonian Civil War Battle of Turaida Flag of Latvia.svg 1 JuneThe Livonian Order is decisively defeated by the residents of Riga allied with Lithuania under command of Vytenis.
Fight for rule over the Holy Roman Empire Battle of Göllheim Flag of Germany.svg 2 July Albert I of Habsburg defeated Adolf of Germany. After battle, Albert was elected King of the Romans.
First War of Scottish Independence Battle of Falkirk Flag of Scotland.svg 22 JulyIn Stirlingshire, English forces under King Edward I defeat the rebellious Scots led by William Wallace.
War of Curzola Battle of Curzola Flag of Croatia.svg 9 SepThe Genoese fleet under Admiral Lamba Doria defeats the Venetian fleet (including capturing Marco Polo).
Mongol invasions of India Battle of Sivistan Flag of India.svg 1298—1299 Delhi Sultanate again defeats invading Mongols.
1299 War of the Sicilian Vespers Battle of Cape Orlando Flag of Italy.svg 4 JulyAn Aragonese-Angevin fleet led by Roger of Lauria defeats the Sicilian fleet near Sicily.
Battle of Falconaria 1 DecSicilian forces under King Frederick II defeat the Neapolitans under Philip I of Taranto.
Mongol invasions of the Levant Battle of Wadi al-Khaznadar Flag of Syria (2025-).svg 22-23 DecThe Mongols defeat Mamluk forces.
Mongol invasions of India Battle of Kili Flag of India.svg Late 1299 Delhi Sultanate expels another invasion by the Chagatai Khanate.
First War of Scottish Independence First Siege of Stirling Castle Flag of Scotland.svg Scottish forces besiege constable John Sampson unsuccessfully.

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References

  1. Metreveli, Samushia, King of Kings Giorgi II, pg. 77-82.
  2. Willey, Peter (25 November 2005). Eagle's Nest: Ismaili Castles in Iran and Syria. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 163. ISBN   978-1-85043-464-1.