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Battle of Talas
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The Battle of Talas was an armed confrontation between the Abbasid Caliphate along with the Tibetan Empire against the Tang dynasty and its allies in 751. In July of that year, the Tang and Abbasid ar
Modern view of Talas River, which starts in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and winds down into Kazakhstan. On the right side of the river is the city of
Modern view of Talas River, which starts in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan and winds down into Kazakhstan. On the right side of the river is the city of Taraz.
Muslim conquest of Transoxiana
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Muslims conquered Transoxiana between 651 and 751, shortly after their conquest of Persia enabled them to enter Central Asia. Relatively small-scale incursions had taken place under the Rashidun Calip
Battle of Talas
…decades before the battle. Several paper documents have also been discovered near Panjakent at Mount Mugh, a mountain stronghold, that likely predate the Muslim conquest of Transoxiana. They were either local or came from Buddhist monks active in the region. By the 8th century, Chinese paper was mostly made of bast fibers while Islamic…
Mural depicting Arabs besieging the city of Samarkand, which was ultimately captured in 722 – Palace of Divashtich (706–722), Panjakent
Mural depicting Arabs besieging the city of Samarkand, which was ultimately captured in 722 – Palace of Divashtich (706–722), Panjakent
Horseman mural from Mount Mugh, circa 700 AD. Hermitage Museum
Horseman mural from Mount Mugh, circa 700 AD. Hermitage Museum
Ayaz Kala, a fortress of Khwarizm (6th to 8th century AD)
Ayaz Kala, a fortress of Khwarizm (6th to 8th century AD)
Male bust from Tokharistan, 7th/8th century AD
Male bust from Tokharistan, 7th/8th century AD