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| Battle of Tashkent (713) | |||||||
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 Map of Transoxiana and Khorasan in the 7th/8th Century | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Second Turkic Khaganate | Umayyad Caliphate | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Kul Tigin | Qutayba ibn Muslim | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown but higher than Gokturks | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| low | high | ||||||
The Battle of Tashkent (713) unfolded in the city of Tashkent, located in what is now Uzbekistan, during the early 8th century. This significant conflict featured the forces of the Second Turkic Khaganate clashing with the Umayyad Caliphate. Leading the Turkic forces was the renowned commander Kul Tigin, while the Umayyad troops were under the command of Qutayba ibn Muslim. The battle was a key event in the ongoing struggles for control and influence in the region.
Background
editThe Umayyad Caliphate was actively expanding its influence across Asia, particularly in regions like Khorasan and Transoxiana[1]. The Turks, including groups such as the Turgesh and Khazars, had already engaged in numerous conflicts with the Arabs. Before the battle, the Turgesh had been subjugated by the Umayyads[2] and coerced into fighting against the Göktürk. Meanwhile, Kul Tigin had been conducting campaigns in the area to suppress revolts by the Karluk[3] revolts.
The Battle
editKul Tigin was actively involved in suppressing numerous Karluk uprisings in the region. During this period, Qutayba had already seized several towns and villages in Transoxiana. With intentions to take Tashkent, Qutayba advanced towards the city. Upon learning of these plans, Kul Tigin moved to Tashkent to defend it against the Umayyads[4] Qutayba who had Captured Sas and Fergana[5] made it to Tashkent[6]. Qutayba, after capturing Sas and Fergana , arrived in Tashkent, where he confronted Kul Tigin directly. Despite being outnumbered, Kul Tigin stood firm and managed to defeat Qutayba[7][8] any many cities would be recaptured by Kul Tigin for the Göktürks.
Aftermath
editFollowing the death of Qutayba ibn Muslim, the territorial gains he had achieved in Transoxiana rapidly diminished. Kul Tigin, a prominent leader of the Second Turkic Khaganate, successfully reclaimed numerous cities from Umayyad control. Tashkent, in particular, remained under Turkic dominion for many years, even throughout the Turgesh-Umayyad Wars. This period marked a significant reversal of the Umayyad expansion efforts in the region, highlighting the resilience and strategic prowess of the Turkic forces.[9]
References
edit- ^ Silk Road to Belt Road, p.99
- ^ Orkhon Inscriptions, Kül Tigin Inscription, D.39, K.1
- ^ Essays on Central Asia, p.7
- ^ Nikoloayevich Gumilev, Ancient Turks, p.374
- ^ Rıza Nur, Turkish History, p.68
- ^ "History of Tashkent".
- ^ Rıza Nur, Turkish History, p.68
- ^ Nikoloayevich Gumilev, Ancient Turks, p.374
- ^ Rıza Nur, Turkish History, p.68