1. Refusal of Yazid's allegiance demand

    · Medina, Hejaz, Arabia

    After Muawiya's death, Husayn answered the governor of Medina's summons but declined to pledge allegiance to Yazid in a private meeting. The meeting occurred shortly after 22 April 680; the source does not give its exact day.

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