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Karbala - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (910 words)
	It is the capital of Al Karbala Province.
	Karbala's prominence in Shīˤī is the result of the Battle of Karbala, fought on the site of the modern city on the Tenth of Muħarram in 61 A.H. October 10, 680).
	Karbala's development was strongly influenced by the Persians, who were the dominant community for many years (making up 75% of the city's population by the early 20th century).

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