Region: Central Asia · Coordinates: 37.663, 62.191 · 5 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| 521 BC | Behistun Inscription | Margiana revolts and makes Frada its leader; Darius sends Dadarshish, satrap of Bactria |
| 521 BC | Behistun Inscription | Dadarshish, satrap of Bactria, fights the Margianians and defeats them |
| AD 642 | Al-Tabari, History of the Prophets and Kings | Yazdegerd leaves the sacred fire at Merv |
| AD 808 | Al-Tabari, History of the Prophets and Kings | Al-Ma'mun returns to Merv on news of Harun's death |
| AD 810 | Al-Tabari, History of the Prophets and Kings | News of the victory reaches Merv; al-Ma'mun is hailed as caliph |