Historical Events
Victory in Battle
Battle of Dandanaqan: Tughril's Seljuk army defeats Ghaznavid force, near Merv (present-day Turkmenistan), brings about the fall of the Ghaznavid Empire
List of Years
About May 23, 1040
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 982 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Gemini
