Battle of Sarakhs (1459 AD)

Battle of Sarakhs (Timurids of Khurasan & Timurids of Merv vs Timurids of Samarkand) took place in 1459 AD during Timurid Wars of Succession.

Battle facts

• Year: 1459 AD
• Date: 1459-03-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Timurid Wars of Succession
• Side A: Timurids of Khurasan, Timurids of Merv
• Side B: Timurids of Samarkand
• Commanders (A): Ala al-Dawla Mirza, Ibrahim Mirza bin Ala-ud-Daulah, Sultan Sanjar Mirza
• Commanders (B): Abu Sa'id Mirza, Amir Ali Farsi, Amir Syed Asil
• Outcome: Timurids of Samarkand victory
• Coordinates: 36.545°, 61.158°

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