Battle of Sayan Mountains
8th c. military engagement / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The battle of Sayan Mountains was a major battle between the Göktürks and Yenisei Kyrgyz Khaganate followed by a successful battle led by Tonyukuk.
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Battle of Sayan Mountains | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Second Turkic Khaganate | Yenisei Kyrgyz Khaganate | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Tonyukuk Kul Tigin Bilge Qaghan |
Bars Bek Khagan † Teksin-Inal † Kuli-Chor † Ezrege-Ichregi †[1] | ||||||
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50.000 | 80.000 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Minimal | Heavy |
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