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
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
Ayaz Kala, a fortress of Khwarizm (6th to 8th century AD)
Male bust from Tokharistan, 7th/8th century AD
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Transoxiana or Transoxania is the Latin name for the region and civilization located in lower Central Asia roughly corresponding to eastern Uzbekistan, western Tajikistan, southern Kyrgyzstan and part
Muslim conquest of Transoxiana
…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…
A Chinese sancai ceramic statuette depicting a Sogdian stableman, dated to the Tang dynasty (618–907)