12/15/1072 AD died

He prepared to march for the conquest of Turkestan, the original seat of his ancestors. With a powerful army he advanced to the banks of the Oxus. Before he could pass the river with safety, however, it was necessary to subdue certain fortresses, one of which was for several days vigorously defended by the Khwarazmian governor, Yussuf al-Kharezmi.

He was obliged to surrender, however, and was carried as a prisoner before the sultan, who condemned him to death. Yussuf drew his dagger and rushed upon the sultan. Alp Arslan, who took great pride in his reputation as an archer, motioned to his guards not to interfere.

He drew his bow, but his foot slipped, the arrow glanced aside, and he received the assassin's dagger in his chest. Alp Arslan died from this wound four days later, on 25 November 1072, in his 42nd year. Subsequently, he was taken to Merv to be buried next to his father, Chaghri Beg.

Amu Darya / Oxus River

Lattitude: 44.1083° N
Longitude: 59.6811° E
Region: Russia and Eastern Bloc

Modern Day Afghanistan

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