Historical Events tagged with "khuttal"

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Military & Warfare

Turgesh Victory Over Umayyad Forces

September 30th, 737 1287 years ago

The Turgesh, a Turkic tribal confederation, successfully repelled an Umayyad invasion of Khuttal, a region located near the eastern fringes of the Islamic empire. Following their victory, the Turgesh pursued the fleeing enemy south of the Oxus River and managed to capture their baggage train, securing vital supplies and resources. This strategic defeat for the Umayyads highlighted the resilience of the Turgesh and marked a significant moment in the conflicts brewing on the borders of the Umayyad realm.

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