Umayyad–Tang clashes in Central Asia
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The Umayyad–Tang clashes in Central Asia were a series of early medieval military confrontations between the Arab Umayyad Caliphate and China’s Tang dynasty over influence and control along the Silk Road.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Tang–Arab conflicts | 1 |
| Umayyad–Tang clashes in Central Asia canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Umayyad–Tang clashes in Central Asia Context triple: [Arab–Chinese wars, predecessor, Umayyad–Tang clashes in Central Asia]
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Battle of Talas
The Battle of Talas was an 8th-century clash between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Tang dynasty that marked the limit of Chinese expansion into Central Asia and is often noted for facilitating the westward transmission of papermaking technology.
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Goguryeo–Tang Wars
The Goguryeo–Tang Wars were a series of 7th-century military campaigns between the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo and China’s Tang dynasty that reshaped the balance of power in Northeast Asia.
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Xinjiang Wars
The Xinjiang Wars were a series of early 20th-century armed conflicts in China's Xinjiang region involving local warlords, Chinese central authorities, and separatist movements such as the East Turkestan Republic, which shaped the region's modern political and ethnic landscape.
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Timurid–Turkmen conflicts
The Timurid–Turkmen conflicts were a series of late medieval wars between the Timurid Empire and various Turkmen dynasties in Persia and Central Asia, shaping the regional balance of power before the rise of later empires like the Safavids and Mughals.
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Kokand–Qing border conflicts
The Kokand–Qing border conflicts were a series of 18th–19th century military clashes and territorial disputes between the Kokand Khanate and China’s Qing dynasty over control of frontier regions in Central Asia, particularly in the Ferghana and Xinjiang areas.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Umayyad–Tang clashes in Central Asia Target entity description: The Umayyad–Tang clashes in Central Asia were a series of early medieval military confrontations between the Arab Umayyad Caliphate and China’s Tang dynasty over influence and control along the Silk Road.
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A.
Battle of Talas
The Battle of Talas was an 8th-century clash between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Tang dynasty that marked the limit of Chinese expansion into Central Asia and is often noted for facilitating the westward transmission of papermaking technology.
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B.
Goguryeo–Tang Wars
The Goguryeo–Tang Wars were a series of 7th-century military campaigns between the Korean kingdom of Goguryeo and China’s Tang dynasty that reshaped the balance of power in Northeast Asia.
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C.
Xinjiang Wars
The Xinjiang Wars were a series of early 20th-century armed conflicts in China's Xinjiang region involving local warlords, Chinese central authorities, and separatist movements such as the East Turkestan Republic, which shaped the region's modern political and ethnic landscape.
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D.
Timurid–Turkmen conflicts
The Timurid–Turkmen conflicts were a series of late medieval wars between the Timurid Empire and various Turkmen dynasties in Persia and Central Asia, shaping the regional balance of power before the rise of later empires like the Safavids and Mughals.
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E.
Kokand–Qing border conflicts
The Kokand–Qing border conflicts were a series of 18th–19th century military clashes and territorial disputes between the Kokand Khanate and China’s Qing dynasty over control of frontier regions in Central Asia, particularly in the Ferghana and Xinjiang areas.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
military conflict
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series of battles ⓘ |
| conflictBetween |
Tang dynasty
NERFINISHED
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Umayyad Caliphate NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| endTime | mid 8th century ⓘ |
| followedBy | Abbasid–Tang relations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCause |
competition for influence over oasis states
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control of Silk Road trade routes ⓘ regional hegemony in Central Asia ⓘ |
| hasLocation |
Central Asia
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Silk Road NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
Karluk tribes
NERFINISHED
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Sogdian city-states ⓘ Tang dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ Tibetan Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ Turgesh Khaganate NERFINISHED ⓘ Turkic peoples NERFINISHED ⓘ Umayyad Caliphate NERFINISHED ⓘ local Iranian principalities ⓘ |
| historicalRegion |
Transoxiana
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Western Regions (Xiyu) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includesEvent |
Battle of Aksu (717)
NERFINISHED
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Battle of Ferghana (717) NERFINISHED ⓘ Battle of Talas NERFINISHED ⓘ Turgesh–Umayyad conflicts NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| involves |
alliance-making with Turkic tribes
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control of oasis kingdoms ⓘ proxy warfare through local rulers ⓘ |
| mainTheater |
Ferghana Valley
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Tarim Basin NERFINISHED ⓘ Transoxiana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableCommanderSide1 | Umayyad generals in Khurasan GENERATED ⓘ |
| notableCommanderSide2 | Tang generals in the Western Regions GENERATED ⓘ |
| opposingForce |
Tang dynasty
NERFINISHED
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Umayyad Caliphate NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Arab–Chinese conflicts ⓘ |
| precededBy | Muslim conquest of Transoxiana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Arab–Chinese relations
NERFINISHED
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Islamic expansion ⓘ Tang dynasty foreign relations ⓘ history of the Silk Road ⓘ |
| resultedIn |
decline of direct Tang power in Central Asia
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shift of influence in Central Asia toward Muslim powers ⓘ strengthening of Muslim control over Transoxiana ⓘ |
| startTime | early 8th century ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early Middle Ages ⓘ |
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Subject: Umayyad–Tang clashes in Central Asia Description of subject: The Umayyad–Tang clashes in Central Asia were a series of early medieval military confrontations between the Arab Umayyad Caliphate and China’s Tang dynasty over influence and control along the Silk Road.
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