jul 1, 751 - Battle of Talas
Description:
Abbasid expansion to the east brought conflict with the Chinese at the Battle of Talas. The Muslim army was victorious, and through Chinese captives, learned about paper, which would replace papyrus and parchment, making Abbasid intellectual achievements easier to spread.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 751
Now
~ 1275 years ago