Battle of Iskhabad (940 AD)
Battle of Iskhabad (Samanids vs Ziyarid dynasty & Firuzanids) took place in 940 AD during the Samanid–Ziyarid Wars.
Battle facts
- Year: 940 AD
- Date: 0940-12-30
- Era: Medieval
- Conflict: the Samanid–Ziyarid Wars
- Side A: Samanids
- Side B: Ziyarid dynasty, Firuzanids
- Commanders (A): Abu 'Ali Chaghani
- Commanders (B): Vushmgir, Makan ibn Kaki
- Casualties: approx. LowMore than half of the soldiers were killed.
The rest were either captured or wounded.
- Outcome: Samanid victory
- Coordinates: 35.597°, 51.434°
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