Battle of Sarakhs (1038)

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Battle of Saveh
Part of the Seljuk-Ghaznavid Wars
DateMay 1038
Location
Result Seljuk victory
Belligerents
Ghaznavid Empire Seljuk Turks
Commanders and leaders
Subashi Chaghri Beg
Ebrahim unal
Tughril Beg
Strength
15,000-25,000[ citation needed ] 12,000-15,000[ citation needed ]
Casualties and losses
Large amount taken captive Unknown

The Battle of Sarakhs took place between the Seljuk Turks and the Ghaznavid state during which Tughril Beg and Chaghri Beg inflicted a major defeat against the Ghaznavids. [1] [2]

When the Ghaznavid sultan Mahmhud returned from India he blamed his general Subashi for events that had occurred during his absence. [1] He ordered Subashi to march against the Seljuks with his army and wage a battle against them. [1]

Subashi marched against the Seljuks. [1] Once the Seljuks had heard of his advance they decided to confront the Ghaznavid army. [1] The two armies met in a day long fight at Sarakhs during which the Tughril Beg and Chaghri Beg inflicted a major defeat against the Ghaznavid general Subashi. [1] [2] The Seljuks captured a large amount of booty and captives. [1] This victory gave the Seljuks complete control over Khorasan. [2]

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