Battle of Sarakhs (1038)

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

Battle of Saveh
Part of the Seljuk-Ghaznavid Wars
DateMay 1038
Location
Sarakhs
Result Seljuk victory
Belligerents
Ghaznavid Empire Seljuk Turks
Commanders and leaders
Subashi

Chaghri Beg

Ebrahim unal Tughril Beg
Strength
15000_25000 12000_15000
Casualties and losses
Large amount taken captive Unknown

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]

References
  1. Demirci, Mustafa, and Sinan Saçar. "Selçukluların Nîşâbur’a girişi ve Gazneli bürokrasisinin tepkisi." Selçuk Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi 41 (2019): 281-292.
  2. Sicker, Martin. The Islamic world in ascendancy : from the Arab conquests to the siege of Vienna. United Kingdom: Praeger, 2000.
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