The conquest of Mecca was a military campaign undertaken by Muhammad and his companions during the Muslim–Quraysh War. They led the early Muslims in an advance on the Quraysh-controlled city of Mecca in December 629 or January 630 (10–20 Ramadan, 8 AH). The fall of the city to Muhammad formally marked the end of the conflict between his followers and the Quraysh tribal confederation.
Conquest of Mecca: Prophet Muhammad sets out with an army of 10,000 to capture Mecca
The conquest of Mecca was a military campaign undertaken by Muhammad and his companions during the Muslim–Quraysh War.
Historical Significance
The conquest of Mecca was a military campaign undertaken by Muhammad and his companions during the Muslim–Quraysh War.
Events Before
Incident at Xuanwu Gate: Prince Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rivals, the brothers Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng, sons o
Incident at Xuanwu Gate: Prince Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rivals, the brothers Li Yuanji and Li Jiancheng, sons of Emperor Gaozu; he then forces the emperor to name him as successor to the throne
Avars under Khagan Bayan begin the siege of Constantinople, which fails, preserving the Eastern Roman Empire
Avars under Khagan Bayan begin the siege of Constantinople, which fails, preserving the Eastern Roman Empire
Battle of Nineveh: Byzantine Emperor Heraclius' Byzantine army heavily defeats Persian forces during the Byzantine–Sasan
Battle of Nineveh: Byzantine Emperor Heraclius' Byzantine army heavily defeats Persian forces during the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628
Anglo-Saxon king Edwin of Northumbria converts to Christianity, baptized by Paulinus, Bishop of York at York (as told by
Anglo-Saxon king Edwin of Northumbria converts to Christianity, baptized by Paulinus, Bishop of York at York (as told by Bede)
Smoke Imix [Smoke Jaguar] becomes the 12th ruler of the Maya city of Copán - will rule for 67 years
Smoke Imix [Smoke Jaguar] becomes the 12th ruler of the Maya city of Copán - will rule for 67 years
Events After
Emperor Taizong of Tang sends envoys to the Xueyantuo bearing gold and silk for the release of Chinese prisoners capture
Emperor Taizong of Tang sends envoys to the Xueyantuo bearing gold and silk for the release of Chinese prisoners captured on the northern frontier during the transition from the Sui to Tang dynasty and succeeds in freeing 80,000
Suintila, King of the Visigoths is overthrown after a reign of ten years, by Sisenand, a noble from Septimania
Suintila, King of the Visigoths is overthrown after a reign of ten years, by Sisenand, a noble from Septimania
Yazdegerd III begins his reign as the last King of Kings of the Iranian Sasanian Empire
Yazdegerd III begins his reign as the last King of Kings of the Iranian Sasanian Empire
Battle of Hatfield Chase: King Edwin of Northumbrian defeated and killed by an alliance of Welsh kingdom Gwynedd led by
Battle of Hatfield Chase: King Edwin of Northumbrian defeated and killed by an alliance of Welsh kingdom Gwynedd led by Cadwallon ap Cadfan, and Mercia led by Penda
Visigothic King Sisenand convenes Fourth Council of Toledo at the church of Saint Leocadia in Toledo; all bishops of His
Visigothic King Sisenand convenes Fourth Council of Toledo at the church of Saint Leocadia in Toledo; all bishops of Hispania agree to establish seminaries in cathedral cities and implement educational standards
More from the 630s
Emperor Taizong of Tang sends envoys to the Xueyantuo bearing gold and silk for the release of Chinese prisoners capture
Emperor Taizong of Tang sends envoys to the Xueyantuo bearing gold and silk for the release of Chinese prisoners captured on the northern frontier during the transition from the Sui to Tang dynasty and succeeds in freeing 80,000
Chintila becomes the Visigothic king of Hispania upon the death of King Sisenand
Chintila becomes the Visigothic king of Hispania upon the death of King Sisenand
Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem
Heraclius was Byzantine emperor from 610 to 641. His rise to power began in 608, when he and his father, Heraclius the Elder, the Exarch of Africa, led a revolt against the unpopular emperor...
Suintila, King of the Visigoths is overthrown after a reign of ten years, by Sisenand, a noble from Septimania
Suintila, King of the Visigoths is overthrown after a reign of ten years, by Sisenand, a noble from Septimania
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 11, 630?
- The conquest of Mecca was a military campaign undertaken by Muhammad and his companions during the Muslim–Quraysh War. They led the early Muslims in an advance on the Quraysh-controlled city of Mecca in December 629 or January 630 (10–20 Ramadan, 8 AH). The fall of the city to Muhammad formally marked the end of the conflict between his followers and the Quraysh tribal confederation.
- Why is Conquest of Mecca: Prophet Muhammad sets out with an army of 10,000 to captur... significant?
- The conquest of Mecca was a military campaign undertaken by Muhammad and his companions during the Muslim–Quraysh War.