Battle of Gorgan (900)

The Battle of Gorgan took place in 900, between the Alids of Tabristan and the Samanids of Khorasan at Gorgan, northern Iran. The battle, which took place after the invasion of Khorasan by Muhammad ibn Zayd, ended with a Samanid victory and brought Tabaristan under Samanid control until restoration of Alid rule in 914. Muhammad ibn Zayd, however, was killed in action and his son was captured.[1]

Battle of Gorgan
DateOctober, 3, 900
Location
Result Samanid victory
Territorial
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Annexation of Tabaristan by the Samanids
Belligerents
Samanid dynasty Zaydid dynasty
Commanders and leaders
  • Muhammad ibn Zayd  
  • Zayd ibn Muhammad  (POW)
  • Casualties and losses
    Unknown Unknown

    The Samanid victory was also considered a victory for Sunni Islam, against Shiaism and was celebrated in Baghdad, capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.[1]

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    1. ^ a b Haravi, Javad (2003). History of the Samanids. p. 108.