Qutayba ibn Muslim's Conquest of Transoxiana

705 CE · Buhara, Semerkand, Fergana · military

The Umayyad commander Qutayba ibn Muslim conquered Transoxiana systematically, taking Bukhara (707) and Samarkand (712).

Despite Türgesh and Sogdian resistance, Islam established itself in the region. Sogdian script and culture came under pressure; some Turkic tribes accepted Islam, while others took refuge under Türgesh protection.

Frequently asked questions

What was Qutayba ibn Muslim's Conquest of Transoxiana?
The Umayyad commander Qutayba ibn Muslim conquered Transoxiana systematically, taking Bukhara (707) and Samarkand (712).
When did Qutayba ibn Muslim's Conquest of Transoxiana happen?
705 CE
Where did Qutayba ibn Muslim's Conquest of Transoxiana take place?
Buhara, Semerkand, Fergana