Battle of Kharistan (737 AD)

Battle of Kharistan (Umayyad Caliphate & Principality of Juzjan vs Türgesh Khaganate & Sogdian princes of Transoxiana) took place in 737 AD during Muslim conquest of Transoxiana.

Battle facts

• Year: 737 AD
• Date: 0737-12-01
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Muslim conquest of Transoxiana
• Side A: Umayyad Caliphate, Principality of Juzjan
• Side B: Türgesh Khaganate, Sogdian princes of Transoxiana
• Commanders (A): Asad ibn Abdallah al-Qasri
• Commanders (B): Suluk, al-Harith ibn Surayj
• Outcome: Umayyad victory End of Türgesh offensive in Khorasan and Transoxania
• Coordinates: 35.933°, 64.750°

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