The Secret Way Into Tustar… How Khuzistan Fell | S3 E9

A city protected not only by walls — but by rivers, canals and waterways. For months, Tustar resisted the Muslim advance into Khuzistan. Its natural water defences made a direct breakthrough extremely difficult. Then, under the cover of darkness, a small group entered through a hidden water-connected passage. Their mission was not to break the walls. It was to reach the city from within… and open the gates. This is the story of the Conquest of Khuzistan — from the long siege of Tustar to Shush and finally Jundishapur. In this episode of Cinematic Tareekh, discover: • Why Tustar was such a difficult city to capture • How rivers and canals became part of its defence • The secret water route that changed the siege • The capture of Hormuzan • The famous water-cup incident in Madinah • The different historical traditions surrounding the fall of Shush • The ancient religious tradition connected with Shush • Jundishapur as a major centre of medicine and learning • The extraordinary Aman incident that ended resistance without a major battle • And how the campaign opened the road toward Nahavand — Fath al-Futuh This was not simply a story of conquest. It was a story of siege warfare, terrain, intelligence, diplomacy, changing loyalties and promises that shaped the fate of entire cities. 🌿 Support our historical and educational mission by trying our special fragrance, Sultan Al Abyad. 🛒 Order here: https://oudabyad.com/product/sultan-al-abyad/ Historical Note: Early historical sources differ on several details of these events. Where accounts vary, this documentary presents them with appropriate caution rather than treating one version as certain fact. If you enjoy Islamic History, Persian History, Military History, Ancient Empires and cinematic historical storytelling, subscribe to Cinematic Tareekh and follow the complete journey from Iraq to Persia. Season 3 is now approaching its final chapter: Battle of Nahavand — Fath al-Futuh. Tareekh sirf sunai nahi jati… mehsoos karwai jati hai. #CinematicTareekh #Tustar #Khuzistan #SasanianEmpire #IslamicHistory #PersianHistory #HistoricalDocumentary