Battle of the Trident

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The Battle of the Trident was the battle that ultimately determined the outcome of Robert's Rebellion. It occurred at the ford over the Trident, which has come to be known as the Ruby Ford.

On the rebel side, Robert Baratheon lead a host combined from forces of the North, the Vale and the Riverlands against Crown Prince Rhaegar Targaryen who lead the loyalist forces including a contingent from Dorne.

The final outcome of the battle was decided when Robert and Rhaegar met in combat, which lead to Robert smashing his hammer into Rhaegar's chest, causing the rubies on the breastplace to be knocked loose.

Robert was wounded in the battle, so it fell to Ned Stark to lead the rebel vanguard into King's Landing, which was being sacked by the forces of Tywin Lannister.