Abu Muslim Khorasani Captures Merv

Abu Muslim Khorasani, leading the Hashimi rebels, successfully captured Merv, the capital of the Umayyad province of Khorasan. This decisive victory marked a pivotal point in the Abbasid Revolution, signaling the consolidation of the revolt against Umayyad authority. The taking of Merv enabled the Abbasids to gain substantial support in the region and laid the groundwork for their future successes in overthrowing the Umayyad caliphate.