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The army was assembled, and the commander, with his cavalry and infantry, was pleased with the location. He heard of the arrival of the rebels from Alaa' Baghdar and Amtarin. They marched to Buli, but the commander ordered them to proceed to Al-Khitan, a village of the Mahabat tribe. They occupied a place near the Al-Wadi Al-Mawni, and the commander, finding it suitable for his troops, ordered them to dismount. They proceeded to Alam, and when the enemy saw them, they fled. The rebels, however, gathered their forces and marched towards the Al-Turab and Al-Sum mountains. They then proceeded to Al-Daj, and from there to another mountain, Al-Khabar, and Al-Riyah. The rebels, led by Al-Kufan, entered the city of Al-Kaffa and pursued the enemy, and the rebels followed them. The rebels were pursued by the army, and the commander of the army feared a siege. However, the rebels were prevented from advancing by the cannons and the army's strength. The enemy was defeated in the battle of Al-Karnat, and the rebels were forced to retreat. They began to dig trenches and enter the houses of the enemy. The rebels, led by Al-Qad, were met with resistance from the inhabitants of Al-Fah, who fought fiercely. The rebels, however, were determined to conquer the city. They dug tunnels under the walls, and when the enemy was weakened, they attacked. The rebels, led by Al-Hayim, entered the city and killed many of the enemy. The rebels then proceeded to Al-Surli, and from there to another city. They were met with great resistance, but they eventually conquered the city. The rebels then proceeded to Al-Hayim, and from there to another city.

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