This leader's horse was named Zuljanah. A general named Hurr, whose name translates as "free", defected to join this leader's side.
This leader's horse was named Zuljanah. A general named Hurr, whose name translates as "free", defected to join this leader's side. This man's younger brother had his arms cut off after being caught attempting to bring water to an army commanded by this man. This man was marching towards the city of Kufa, where he had many supporters, when he fought the battle for which he is most famous. On the holiday of Arbaeen, also called Chelom, pilgrims visit this man's tomb and namesake shrine. The beating of drums and pounding one's chest are among the rituals performed on the 10th of Muharram or Day of Ashura to mourn this man's death in battle against the Umayyads. For 10 points, name this son of Ali who was killed at the Battle of Karbala.
This leader's horse was named Zuljanah. A general named Hurr, whose name translates as "free", defected to join this leader's side.
Husayn ibn Ali