First Battle of Laghman
Battle between Ghaznavid and Hindu Shahi dynasties
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The First Battle of Laghman was fought near Laghman in present-day Afghanistan, between the Ghaznavid empire under Sabuktigin and the Hindu Shahis under Jayapala in 988 CE. The Ghaznavids defeated the Hindu Shahis and Jayapala signed a treaty in which the Hindu Shahis paid tribute to Ghaznavids.[2][3]
| First battle of Laghman | |||||||
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| Part of Ghaznavid–Hindu Shahi Wars | |||||||
Present day Laghman | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Ghaznavid Empire | Hindu Shahis | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Sabuktigin Mahmud of Ghazni[1] |
Jayapala  | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | |||||||
Background
Jayapala controlled the Laghman area. He heard traveler reports that Sabuktigin was encroaching on his dominions.[citation needed]
Battle
Jayapala advanced towards Ghazni and met the enemy near a place called Ghuzak between Ghazni and Lamghan.[4][5][6] The battle continued for days without either side giving way. A thunderstorm broke out and Jayapala was forced to sign a humiliating treaty making him pay tribute to Sabuktigin.[7][8][9][5][6]