The capture of Mila took place in 901 or in 902 between the Kutama revolutionary and the Aghlabid forces of Mila.
| Capture of Mila | |||||||
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| Part of Kutama Revolution | |||||||
 Localisation of Mila in a map showing Kutama revolution. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Ismaili state of the Kutama | Aghlabid | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Abu Abdallah al-Shi'i Abu Yousef Maknoun al-Kutami |
Ibrahim II  [2]Musa Ibn Al Abbas Fahal bin Nuhm † Faraj bin Khairan † Yusuf bin Mahmoud † Wizrah bin Nasr † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknow | Unknow | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
Battle
Led by Abu Abdallah, the Kutama army engaged in intense combat against the Aghlabid forces. The clashes resulted in the loss of many Aghlabid commanders. In response to the looming threat, the city's governor, Musa Ibn Al Abbas, opted to surrender and open the city gates to the victors. [3]
Aftermatch
After the battle , the city was recaptured by the Aghlabid forces but was later re-conquered by the Kutama forces. [3]
References
- ^ Carool Kersten (2015). The Caliphate and Islamic Statehood. p. 50. ISBN 9783940924568.
- ^ Brett (2021). The Rise of the Fatimids. p. 94. ISBN 9789004473379.
- ^ a b Najib Zaib (1993). دولة التشيع في بلاد المغرب. p. 212.