Sad ibn Abi Waqqas

AncientGeneralRashidun Caliphate-595 — ?

Muslim general who conquered Persia.

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Quick Facts

Born

595 BCE

Country

Rashidun Caliphate

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score51.7

Sad ibn Abi Waqqas — Complete Timeline

636 AD

Battle of al-QadisiyyahWar◆ Major

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas commanded the Muslim Arab army against the Sassanid Persian forces at al-Qadisiyyah in Iraq. The Muslim victory broke the back of the Sassanid army and opened the way for the conquest of the Persian heartland.

Islamic ConquestPersiaBattle

Impact: regional

637 AD

Conquest of CtesiphonWar◆ Major

Following al-Qadisiyyah, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas led the Muslim army to capture Ctesiphon, the capital of the Sassanid Empire. The city fell after a siege, yielding immense wealth and marking the effective end of Sassanid resistance.

Islamic ConquestPersiaCapital

Impact: regional

638 AD

Governor of KufaPolitical Action

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was appointed governor of Kufa, the newly founded garrison city in Iraq. He administered the city and its surrounding territories, overseeing the settlement of Arab tribes and the administration of the conquered lands.

GovernorshipIraqAdministration

Impact: regionalconstructive