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How did China lose Central Asia? Battle of Talas, 751 AD - Abbasid Caliphate vs China

May 5, 2023

The pivotal Battle of Talas pitted the rapidly expanding Muslim armies against the forces of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. The outcome of the battle changed Central Asia for millennia to come. Watch the video below to find out more!

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