Biographical record

Khalid ibn al-Walid

Rashidun Caliphate · Military commander

Development collection · Historical summaries await reference checking. Portrait artwork is illustrative, not an authentic likeness.

Office & service record

Country: Rashidun Caliphate
Official title / role: Commander in the early Muslim conquests
Tenure / period: c. 629 – 638 AD (commands)
Historical era: Medieval Era
Classification: Military commander
Editorial status: Unverified development record

This record describes a military commander, not a holder of the modern army chief office. The dates describe the period stated in the record.

Biography & early life

Khalid ibn al-Walid commanded campaigns in Iraq and Syria and played a decisive role in the Muslim victory at Yarmouk in 636 AD. He was dismissed from command by the caliph Umar in 638 AD.

Early life, education and family background have not yet been researched for this development record.

Military career & appointments

Earlier postings and a complete appointment history await reference checking. The office and tenure above are the available sample record.

Historical context & legacy

Historical period: Medieval Era. Titles and responsibilities should be understood within their national and institutional context.

An assessment of campaigns, institutional changes and contested legacies requires specialist review. No unsupported conclusions are presented here.

Career timeline

c. 629 – 638 AD (commands)
Commander in the early Muslim conquests · Rashidun Caliphate
636 AD
Battle of Yarmouk
Khalid ibn al-Walid plays a decisive role in the victory over the Byzantine army in Syria.

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Sources & references

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