The outcome gave rise in Europe to the legend of "Prester John"; the Crusaders believed that in the East there was a Christian ally who would defeat the Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Battle of Qatwan: The Qara Khitai Defeat the Seljuks?
- In 1141 the army of the Qara Khitai (the Buddhist Kitan) inflicted a heavy defeat on the Seljuk sultan Sanjar; control of Western Turkestan passed to the Qara Khitai.
- When did The Battle of Qatwan: The Qara Khitai Defeat the Seljuks happen?
- 1141 CE
- Where did The Battle of Qatwan: The Qara Khitai Defeat the Seljuks take place?
- Semerkand yakınları (Kazakistan)