Balanjar

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Map showing the major Varangian trade routes of the 8th–11th centuries, with Balanjar along the Volga trade route (in red).

Balanjar (Baranjar, Belenjer, Belendzher, Bülünjar) was a medieval city located in the

Abu al-Fida
, was named Balanjar ibn Yafith.

History

In the 630s Balanjar was a capital of the

Battle of Balanjar
).

Around 722 or 723,

fortress on high terrain, but were defeated in the attack. The Arabs massacred much of the town's population; survivors fled to other towns, including Samandar. The victorious Arab army stole much booty
and the soldiers received large sums of money.

The city was rebuilt after the war, but the capital of Khazaria was thereafter moved to Samandar and later to Atil. Nevertheless, Balanjar continued to be a city of great importance within the Khaganate. After the fall of Khazaria, Balanjar lost much of its importance and declined steadily until it vanished from the record around 1100.

The exact location of Balanjar has not yet been established precisely.

Daghestani city of Buynaksk, but when later the ruins of a town to the south of Makhachkala
were found, he identified them as being those of Balanjar.

References
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