Siege of Gurganj (1204) 1204
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1204 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkmenistan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| Participants | Ghurid Empire, Karakhanid Khanate, Khwarazmian Empire, Qara Khitai | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 42.3256, 59.1519 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Gurganj was fought in 1204 between the armies of Muhammad of Ghor against Ala ad-Din Muhammad of Khwarazm and his allies, the Qara Khitai. It ultimately resulted in a Ghurid retreat over desert land that preceded the Battle of Andkhud later that year.
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