Tuyuhun

Tuyuhun was a state in Tibet and the west (East Asia) that lasted from c. 285 to 670 CE, about 385 years. Its people spoke Mongolic languages (Mongol, Khitan, Oirat).

A kingdom founded by Xianbei migrants around Qinghai Lake, ruling Qiang subjects and the trade routes south of the Gansu corridor. The Tibetan Empire conquered it between 663 and 670.

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Facts

Dates: c. 285 to 670 CE
Duration: 385 years
Type: State
Region: Tibet and the west, East Asia
Language family: Mongolic
Capital: Fuqi, near Qinghai Lake

Events in East Asia during its time

372 Buddhism reaches Korea
609 Grand Canal completed
645 Taika reforms
668 Silla unifies Korea

Neighbours in East Asia

Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE
Silla 57 BCE to 668 CE
Goguryeo 37 BCE to 668 CE
Baekje 18 BCE to 660 CE
Kofun period c. 250 to 538 CE
Unified Silla 668 to 935 CE
Tibetan Empire 618 to 842 CE
Asuka period 538 to 710 CE
Northern Wei 386 to 535 CE
Eastern Jin 317 to 420 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
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
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

Questions

When did Tuyuhun exist?

c. 285 to 670 CE, about 385 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Tuyuhun?

Tibet and the west, in East Asia. Its capital was Fuqi, near Qinghai Lake.

What language did Tuyuhun speak?

Mongolic. This family includes Mongol, Khitan, Oirat.