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Second Battle Of Laghman
The Second Battle of Laghman was fought between the Ghaznavid forces under Sabuktigin and the Hindu Shahi under Jayapala near Laghman in 991 AD. It took place near Laghman, present day Afghanistan. The Ghaznavids defeated the Hindu Shahis and emerged victorious in the battle. This battle laid the foundation for the Ghaznavids to establish their dominance over parts of present-day Afghanistan and northern India. Background Ghaznavids had defeated the Hindu Shahis at the first battle of Laghman in 988. The Hindu Shahi King Jayapala, who was forced to sign a treaty after the battle, returned to his capital Multan, and made preparations to avenge his defeat. Jayapala orchestrated the formation of a confederacy comprising Hindu chiefs from the Tomara dynasty, Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, Chahamanas, and Chandelas The Chandelas of Jejakabhukti was an Indian dynasty in Central India. The Chandelas ruled much of the Bundelkhand region (then called ''Jejakabhukti'') between the ...
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Ghaznavid Campaigns In India
The Ghaznavid campaigns in India refer to a series of military expeditions lasting 54 years (973–1027) launched by the Ghaznavid Empire, a prominent empire of the 10th and 11th centuries. They went to the Indian subcontinent, led primarily by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni (), leaving a profound impact on the region's history and culture. Beginning in the late 10th century, these incursions marked a significant chapter in the history of South Asia, with Ghaznavid forces penetrating deep into the Indian subcontinent, including the Punjab region and northern India. The primary objectives of these campaigns included the acquisition of wealth, the propagation of Islam, and the establishment of Ghaznavid rule in the region. By the end of the 10th century, the Ghaznavid ruler Sabuktigin captured the region between Laghman and Peshawar from the Hindu Shahi ruler Jayapala. This laid the foundation for the Ghaznavids to establish their dominance over parts of present-day Afghanistan and I ...
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First Battle Of Laghman
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. Background Jayapala controlled the Laghman 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. 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. Aftermath 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. See also * Second Battle of Laghman The Second Battle of Laghman was fought ...
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Battles Involving The Ghaznavid Empire
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