Battle of Kaskar

The Battle of Kaskar (Arabic: معركة كسكر) was fought between the advancing forces of the Rashidun Caliphate and the Sasanian Empire in Asuristan (present-day Iraq). Following the Battle of Namaraq, the defeated Persian noblemen and the governor of Kaškar, Narsi, fled back to his estates in an attempt to save his life. The Muslims soon advanced towards his estate, however, and Narsi marched out to defend it. His flanks were commanded by the sons of Vistahm, Vinduyih and Tiruyih. Rostam Farrokhzad, another Persian nobleman, also sent the commander Jalinus to assist Narsi, but he did not arrive in time. In the ensuing battle, Narsi was soundly defeated; however, he and his commanders managed to escape. Jalinus soon met the Muslim force as well, but he too was defeated.