Perso-Turkic war of 588–589 (588 AD)

Perso-Turkic war of 588–589 (Sasanian Empire vs Western Turkic Khaganate & Hephthalite principalities) took place in 588 AD during Göktürk–Persian wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 588 AD
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Göktürk–Persian wars
• Side A: Sasanian Empire
• Side B: Western Turkic Khaganate, Hephthalite principalities
• Commanders (A): Bahram Chobin, Bahram Siyavashan, Nadre Gushnasp, Izad Gushnasp
• Commanders (B): Bagha Qaghan, Yil-Tegin, Birmudha-tigin
• Outcome: Sasanian victory
• Coordinates: 45.300°, 63.900°

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