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Russo-Japanese War (1904-05) - Reasons and Consequences

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The Russo-Japanese War was the first major armed conflict of the 20 th  Century. It was fought between an emerging Japanese Empire and the Russian Empire. The war continued for one year and seven months and ended with a decisive victory for Japan. It was the first time an Asian power defeated a European power in modern warfare.The conflict altered domestic politics in both countries and made Japan a dominant power in East Asia. Reasons and Background Russian Expansion The Russian Empire started eastward expansion in the 16th Century. It secured Siberia in the 18th Century and then established its influence in Manchuria. In 1900, Russia annexed Manchuria during the Boxer Rebellion in China on the pretext of securing the Chinese Eastern Railway from attacks.  Russia had already obtained the strategic warm-water Port Arthur (Lüshun) in 1898, through a forced 25-year lease from China. It assisted the Eurasian empire to increase its maritime trade and naval presence in East Asia. ...
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Khalid Bin Walid - The Greatest Muslim Military Commander

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Khalid bin Walid (RA) was a companion of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and a great warrior of Islamic history. Under his leadership, the Muslim Army conquered the Arabian Peninsula from the rebels and Iraq from the Persian Empire, both during the caliphate of Abu Bakr (RA). Despite losing his leadership during the caliphate of Umar (RA), he also played a vital role in the Conquest of the Levant (al-Sham) . Khalid ibn al-Walid led more than 100 battles as a Muslim General, including around 50 large battles, and did not lose even a single one. He received the title of  Saifullah (Sword of Allah)  from the Prophet (PBUH) after saving the Muslim army from destruction in the Battle of Mut’ah.  Later, he proved himself capable of this title through his battlefield brilliance, strategic innovation, and pivotal role in the early Islamic expansion. Khalid  received the title of  Saifullah (Sword of Allah)   from Muhammad (PBUH) Life Before Islam Khalid ...
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Battle of Qadisiyyah - The Vital Muslim-Persian Encounter

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The Battle of Qadisiyyah (or al-Qadisiyyah) was the most significant engagement during the Muslim conquest of Persia. Victory in this battle paved the way for Muslims to conquer Ctesiphon, the capital of the Sassanid Empire. The Persians lost their army chief ( spahbed ), Rostam Farrukhzad, and several other high-ranking military commanders during this battle which dented a heavy blow to their military capabilities and morale. The battle was fought in November 636 CE. Background The Rashidun army’s campaign against the Sassanid Empire was initiated soon after the suppression of the rebellion (Ridda Wars) that Muslims faced after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Legendary Muslim commander Khalid bin Walid was the architect of the initial victories against the Sassanids in Iraq. He conquered western parts of today’s Iraq after defeating Persians in several consecutive battles. Khalid's campaign ended with the battle of Firaz, where he defeated the combined forces of Persi...
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