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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

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

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.