 He entrusted its conquest to the 70-year-old "qadi", Asad ibn al-Furat.The Muslim force numbered 10,000 infantry, 700 cavalry, and 100 ships, reinforced by the fleet of Euphemius and, after the landing at Mazara del Vallo, by knights.The first battle against Byzantine troops occurred on July 15, 827, near Mazara, resulting in an Aghlabid victory.