Английская Википедия:First Battle of Laghman

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Шаблон:Short descriptionШаблон:Infobox military conflict The First Battle of Laghman was fought near Laghman in present-day Afghanistan, between the Ghaznavid empire under Sabuktigin and the Hindu Shahis under Jayapala in 988 CE. The Ghaznavids defeated the Hindu Shahis and Jayapala signed a treaty in which the Hindu Shahis paid tribute to Ghaznavids.[1][2]

Background

Jayapala controlled the Lamghan area. He heard traveler reports that Sabuktigin was encroaching on his dominions.

Battle

Jayapala advanced towards Ghazni and met the enemy near a place called Ghuzak between Ghazni and Lamghan.[3][4][5] The battle continued for days without either side giving way. A thunderstorm broke out and Jayapala was forced to sign a humiliating treaty making him pay tribute to Sabuktigin.[6][7][8][4][5]

Aftermath

Шаблон:Main Jayapala arranged a confederacy of army with the support of Kingdoms of Kannauj, Ajmer and Chandela to fight against Ghaznavids. But they were again defeated by Sabuktigin at Laghman.[6][4][9]

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