What the records say
- When
- 900
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 36.76° N, 66.90° E
- Description
- 900 battle
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Balkh
The Battle of Balkh took place between the armies of the Samanid Empire under the command of Emir Isma'il ibn Ahmad and Saffarid forces under Emir Amr ibn al-Layth in 900. The Saffarid army was defeated by the Samanid forces, and Amr ibn al-Layth was captured.
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