Abu Dujana vs Cyrus the Younger

Abu Dujana was known for wearing a distinctive red headband into battle, which he used as a symbol of his willingness to fight to the death. He was a renowned warrior among the early Muslims, particularly noted for his bravery at Uhud.

Abu Dujana fought at the Battle of Uhud, where he was given Muhammad's sword. He displayed exceptional bravery, killing several Quraysh warriors and protecting Muhammad during the battle, though the Muslims ultimately suffered a setback.

Abu Dujana was killed at the Battle of Yamama while fighting against the forces of Musaylimah. He died a martyr, and his death was a significant loss for the Muslim army in the Ridda Wars.

Cyrus the Younger was appointed by his father Darius II as satrap of Lydia, Phrygia, and Cappadocia, and commander of all Persian forces in Anatolia. This gave him a power base for his ambitions.

Cyrus provided financial and military support to Sparta against Athens in the Peloponnesian War. He befriended the Spartan general Lysander, helping Sparta achieve final victory at Aegospotami in 405 BC.

Cyrus's forces engaged Artaxerxes II's army at Cunaxa, near Babylon. Cyrus personally led a charge against his brother but was killed in the fighting. His death ended the rebellion and left the Greek mercenaries stranded.

Cyrus gathered a Greek mercenary army of about 13,000 men and marched from Sardis to Babylon to overthrow his brother Artaxerxes II. The expedition was recorded by Xenophon in the Anabasis.