Siege of Balkh (1370)

The siege of Balkh was a key success in Timur's rise to power and established him as the ruler of the western Chagatai Khanate in Transoxiana.

Siege of Balkh
Part of the Timurid conquests and invasions
Timur commanding the siege
Date 1370 Location Balkh Result Timurid victory
Belligerents
Timur of Timurid Empire	Amir Husayn of Chagatai Khanate
Strength
Unknown	Unknown

References

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