Battle of Talas (751 AD)

Battle of Talas (Abbasid Caliphate & Tibetan Empire vs Tang dynasty & Ferghana Kingdom & Karkota dynasty) took place in 751 AD during Muslim conquest of Transoxiana.

Battle facts

• Year: 751 AD
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Muslim conquest of Transoxiana
• Side A: Abbasid Caliphate, Tibetan Empire
• Side B: Tang dynasty, Ferghana Kingdom, Karkota dynasty
• Commanders (A): Al-Saffah|Abu Muslim|
• Commanders (B): Gao Xianzhi|Li Siye|Duan Xiushi
• Casualties: Chinese sources: 20,000–30,000 killed ~2,000 survived and retreated Arab sources: 45,000–50,000 killed 20,000–25,000 captured (side B)
• Outcome: Abbasid victory
• Coordinates: 42.525°, 72.233°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Talas · Wikidata entry

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