The battle of Samura (327 AH)

A battle took place at Samura in Shawwal 327 AH between Abd al-Rahman al-Nasir, ruler of al-Andalus, and Rudhmir, king of the Jalaliqa (Galicians). al-Mas'udi says that the army of al-Nasir reached a hundred thousand or more, and that it took place three days after an eclipse of the sun in that month. ²

al-Mas'udi relates that at first the victory was with the Muslims, then they were besieged and entered the town. After they crossed the ditch, about fifty thousand of them were killed. ²

al-Mas'udi relates a report that Umayya ibn Ishaq prevented Rudhmir from pursuing the survivors, warning him of an ambush and encouraging him toward the wealth of the camp. Then Abd al-Rahman sent his armies against the Jalaliqa, and twice as many of them perished as of the Muslims who had been killed. ²

The date is reported from al-Mas'udi alone, and it needs an additional source.