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b'The Battle of Talas was a pivotal moment in history and one of the earliest engagements between Muslim and Chinese forces.\\xa0\\n\\nThis battle involved the forces of the new Abbasid Caliphate, going up against a resurgent Tang Dynasty. Both empires wanted to secure their hold over Central Asia and its valuable Silk Road routes.\\n\\nThis episode discusses the origins of the two sides in this conflict.'