Battle of Qatwan 1141
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1141 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Uzbekistan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| Participants | Kakuyids, Karakhanid Khanate, Qara Khitai, Seljuk Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.8000, 66.9000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Qatwan (Chinese: 卡特萬之戰) was fought in September 1141 between the Qara Khitai (Western Liao dynasty) and the Seljuk Empire and its vassal-state the Kara-Khanid Khanate. The battle ended in a decisive defeat for the Seljuks, signaling the beginning of the end of the Great Seljuk Empire.
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