Military operation

Kara-Khanid invasion of Khorasan

1006 – 1008 · 36.00° N, 62.00° E

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When
1006 – 1008
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
36.00° N, 62.00° E
Description
1006–1008 invasion

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Kara-Khanid invasion of Khorasan

Kara-Khanid-Ghaznavid wars in 1006–1008 AD

The Kara-Khanid Khanate under Nasr Illig Khan and Yusuf Qadir Khan attempted to conquer the Khorasan, held by the Ghaznavid Empire, in two phases in 1006 AD and 1008 AD. Despite initial successes, the Kara-Khanids were driven out of Khorasan, securing Ghaznavid rule of the region.

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