Battle of Kerbala

Definitions of Battle of Kerbala
  1. noun
    a battle in 680 in which the grandson of Mohammed and his followers were killed
    “the Battle of Kerbala is the basis for the Ta'ziyehs that are performed annually”
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    pitched battle
    a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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