al-Gharb is a trade city and was an independent city state in the Samangan alliance. The city was captured, and it's Prince killed, during the infiltration of 770, 22 Resplendent Air in which Azizah infiltrated the Prince's harem and provided the distraction necessary for Kanbei to enter the palace.

It lies southeast of Azuru, southwest of Karanur and north of Madina.