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Battle of lake Ash-Sharki

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Battle of lake Ash-Sharki
Part of Umayyad campaign in India
Date724 AD
Location
Result Umayyad Caliphate victory
Belligerents
Umayyad Caliphate Rebellious JaiSingh
Commanders and leaders
Al-Junayd Jaisingh Executed
Sissa  Executed

The Battle of lake Ash-Sharki[1] was a historic naval battle that took place between the Umayyad forces led by Al-Junayd and the Indian forces led by Jai Singh on Ash Sharki Lake in Gujarat side. The battle was fought in the 8th century and resulted in a decisive victory for the Umayyad forces. The Arab fleet, with its superior naval tactics and weaponry was able to overpower the Indian fleet and ultimately leading to their defeat.[2]

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  1. ^ Mohamed nasr. Arab In Sind. p. 158.
  2. ^ Mahajan, Vidya Dhar; Mahajan, Savitri (1963). The Sultanate of Delhi. S. Chand. p. 13.