Eastern Turkic Khaganate
Eastern Turkic Khaganate was an empire in Mongolian plateau (Central and North Asia) that lasted from 603 to 630 CE, about 27 years. Its people spoke Turkic languages (Gokturk, Uyghur, Seljuk, Ottoman, Kazakh, Tatar).
The eastern half of the Gokturk realm, which raided China during the fall of the Sui. Tang Taizong's army captured its khagan Illig in 630.
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Facts
- Dates
- 603 to 630 CE
- Duration
- 27 years
- Type
- Empire
- Region
- Mongolian plateau, Central and North Asia
- Language family
- Turkic
- Capital
- Otuken
Came from
Neighbours in Central and North Asia
- First Turkic Khaganate
- Sogdiana
- Kingdom of Khotan
- Western Turkic Khaganate
- Kingdom of Kucha
- Afrighid dynasty
- Yenisei Kyrgyz
- Gaochang kingdom
- Xueyantuo
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Byzantine Empire
- Byzantine Empire
- Ghana Empire (Wagadu)
- Kingdom of Aksum
- Moche (Mochica)
- Tiwanaku
- Sasanian Empire
- Tang dynasty
Questions
When did Eastern Turkic Khaganate exist?
603 to 630 CE, about 27 years.
Where was Eastern Turkic Khaganate?
Mongolian plateau, in Central and North Asia. Its capital was Otuken.
What language did Eastern Turkic Khaganate speak?
Turkic. This family includes Gokturk, Uyghur, Seljuk, Ottoman, Kazakh, Tatar.
What came before Eastern Turkic Khaganate?
First Turkic Khaganate.