Loss of All Provinces Except Kufa
Muawiyah's army invaded and occupied many territories and cities, which Ali's governors could not prevent; it seems in many cases the populations did not support Ali and/or refused to oppose Muawiyah, who went on to overpower Egypt, Yemen and other areas.
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