The Struggle for Tohoristan

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The Struggle for Tohoristan
Part of Ghaznavid-Seljuk wars
DateAugust 1043;981 years ago (1043-08)
Location
Region of Tokharistan
Result

Seljuk Empire Victory;

Mawdud of Ghazni was forced to withdraw from the Seljuk lands he occupied and Seljuk Empire conquered the cities of Termez, Kubadiyan, Vahsh, Kunduz (Valvalic) and all of Tohoristan
Ghaznavid Empire - Seljuk Empire
Ghaznavid Empire (Ghaznavids) Seljuk Empire
Commanders and leaders
Strength
unknown unknown
Casualties and losses
unknown unknown

Mawdud launched an expedition against the Seljuks in 1042 to recapture the lands conquered by the Seljuks during the reign of his father Masud and to restore the Ghaznavid state to its former power. He briefly occupied Balkh and Herat, and in 1043/4 Mawdud invaded Sistan but was repelled by the Seljuk prince Alp Arslan. Alp Arslan and Chaghri Bey then counter-attacked and conquered the cities of Termez, Kubadiyan, Vahsh, Kunduz (Valvalic) and all of Tohoristan. Chaghri Bey gave the administration of Tohoristan to his son Alp Arslan. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

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