Rouran Khaganate

Rouran Khaganate was an empire in Mongolian plateau (Central and North Asia) that lasted from 330 to 555 CE, about 225 years. Its people spoke Mongolic languages (Mongol, Khitan, Oirat).

A steppe empire whose rulers were the first to use the title khagan. It fought the Northern Wei for two centuries, until its Turkic ironworking subjects rebelled under Bumin in 552.

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Facts

Dates: 330 to 555 CE
Duration: 225 years
Type: Empire
Region: Mongolian plateau, Central and North Asia
Language family: Mongolic

Came from

Xianbei state c. 93 to 234 CE

Became

First Turkic Khaganate 552 to 603 CE

Neighbours in Central and North Asia

First Turkic Khaganate 552 to 603 CE
Sogdiana c. 545 BCE to 722 CE
Kingdom of Khotan c. 200 BCE to 1006 CE
Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE
Hephthalite Empire c. 450 to 560 CE
Kingdom of Kucha c. 100 BCE to 840 CE
Afrighid dynasty c. 305 to 995 CE
Yenisei Kyrgyz c. 550 to 1207 CE
Kangju c. 200 BCE to 450 CE
Jushi kingdom c. 200 BCE to 450 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Sasanian Empire 224 to 651 CE, Middle East
Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe
Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE, South Asia

Questions

When did Rouran Khaganate exist?

330 to 555 CE, about 225 years.

Where was Rouran Khaganate?

Mongolian plateau, in Central and North Asia.

What language did Rouran Khaganate speak?

Mongolic. This family includes Mongol, Khitan, Oirat.

What came before Rouran Khaganate?

Xianbei state.

What came after Rouran Khaganate?

First Turkic Khaganate.