Battle of Dandanaqan 1040
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1040 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkmenistan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Seljuk–Ghaznavid Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 37.3919, 61.3454 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Dandanaqan (Persian: نبرد دندانقان) was fought in 1040 between the Seljuq Turkmens and the Ghaznavid Empire near the city of Merv (now in Turkmenistan). The battle ended with a decisive Seljuq victory, which subsequently brought down the Ghaznavid domination in Greater Khorasan.
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