Battle of Marj al-Saffar

The Battle of Marj al-Saffar was fought in 13 AH / 634 CE near Damascus as part of the early Syria campaign. After the Muslim victory at Ajnadayn, the remaining Byzantine forces regrouped at Marj al-Saffar (the Meadow of the Safflower). The Muslims, commanded by Khalid ibn al-Walid, engaged and defeated the Byzantines again. The battle was significant in sealing the fate of Byzantine southern Syria, coming shortly before the decisive Battle of Yarmouk. This victory helped consolidate Muslim control over the Palestinian and southern Syrian regions and left the way open for the siege of Damascus.