Battle of Pitnak

The Battle of Pitnak was fought in 1740 between Nader Shah and Ilbars Khan II, the ruler of the Khiva Khanate.

In response to this, the crown prince of Nader Shah in Khorasan, Rza Qoli Mirza Afshar, marched into Central Asia and won a victory.

It was clear that the capture of the crossing over the Amu Darya near Charjo would complicate Nader Shah's march to Khwarazm.

Therefore, Nader Shah left behind the cargo and supplies of the troops and accelerated the movement towards Charjo with his group of experienced warriors.

The baggage and supplies left behind were to continue the movement with the accompanying party and join Nader Shah at Charjo.

In time, Nader Shah reached Charjo, called the Amu Darya river and camped on the other bank.

After completing the necessary organizational work in Charjo, Nader Shah moved with his army to the place called Deveboyunu valley.

In addition, a detachment of 6,000 people moved along the coast and provided protection for the ship carrying supplies in the river.

The warriors of Yomut showed such determination that they were able to break the resistance of Nader Shah's troops in two directions of the front and advance.

In general, although it is impossible to create a real picture of what happened around the Fetang fortress, it is known that the success achieved by Nader Shah in the direction in which he participated in the battle had an impact on the overall result.

Their action had an effect on the other groups, and Ilbars Khan had to run back in the next confrontation, helpless before the bravery of Nader Shah's troops.