Dive into the vast and rich chronology of Turkic and Steppe history with Khan's Den. From the majestic nomadic empires like the Xiongnu and Huns that shaped Eurasian landscapes to the enduring cultural legacies of the Turks and Mongols that span centuries, join our journey through the heartlands of Central Asia and beyond. Explore the triumphs, struggles, and profound influences of Steppe peoples on global history – with a focus on the Turkic peoples – from ancient times to the End of the Middle Ages. And lastly, re-discover long-forgotten myths and legends that shaped the identities and legacies of these nomadic societies. From Mongolia to Ukraine, from Ötüken to Budapest, and from the Orkhon Inscriptions to Attila's speeches, let us dive into the enduring spirit of the Eurasian Steppe Belt.
All episodes are produced by Emre-E. Yavuz, founder and owner of the Khan's Den media channels and author of "The Göktürks: Origins, Religion and Rapid Rise of the First Turkic Empire" and "The Göktürks: Second Edition".
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Dive into the vast and rich chronology of Turkic and Steppe history with Khan's Den. From the majestic nomadic empires like the Xiongnu and Huns that shaped Eurasian landscapes to the enduring cultural legacies of the Turks and Mongols that span centuries, join our journey through the heartlands of Central Asia and beyond. Explore the triumphs, struggles, and profound influences of Steppe peoples on global history – with a focus on the Turkic peoples – from ancient times to the End of the Middle Ages. And lastly, re-discover long-forgotten myths and legends that shaped the identities and legacies of these nomadic societies. From Mongolia to Ukraine, from Ötüken to Budapest, and from the Orkhon Inscriptions to Attila's speeches, let us dive into the enduring spirit of the Eurasian Steppe Belt.
All episodes are produced by Emre-E. Yavuz, founder and owner of the Khan's Den media channels and author of "The Göktürks: Origins, Religion and Rapid Rise of the First Turkic Empire" and "The Göktürks: Second Edition".
The Kyrgyz Khaganate: Origin, Rule, Culture, Problems
Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History
17 minutes
3 months ago
The Kyrgyz Khaganate: Origin, Rule, Culture, Problems
In this short special episode, discover the Kyrgyz Khaganate, a powerful Turkic empire that emerged from the Yenisei River region of Southern Siberia in the 7th century just as the Göktürks were regaining independence from Chinese rule.
Learn about the Yenisei Kyrgyz people's unique origins, from their mythological ancestry linked to a "god and a cow" to their distinct physical descriptions of "red hair, white faces, and green eyes" in Chinese records, which some suggest may indicate non-Turkic admixture.
Explore their history, including their significant victory over the Uyghur Khaganate in 840 AD, and how they differed from the preceding Göktürk and Uyghur Empires. While all were Turkic, the Kyrgyz Khaganate notably did not establish lasting imperial control over the Mongolian Plateau like the Göktürks or Uyghurs, preferring their Yenisei homeland.
Unlike the Ashina clan of the Göktürks, who traced their origins to a she-wolf, the Kyrgyz Khagans further claimed shared lineage with the Chinese (!) general Li Ling, using this connection for political alliances with the Tang Dynasty. Delve into their mixed economy, combining nomadic life with agriculture and skilled crafts, and their religiously tolerant policies.
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Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History
Dive into the vast and rich chronology of Turkic and Steppe history with Khan's Den. From the majestic nomadic empires like the Xiongnu and Huns that shaped Eurasian landscapes to the enduring cultural legacies of the Turks and Mongols that span centuries, join our journey through the heartlands of Central Asia and beyond. Explore the triumphs, struggles, and profound influences of Steppe peoples on global history – with a focus on the Turkic peoples – from ancient times to the End of the Middle Ages. And lastly, re-discover long-forgotten myths and legends that shaped the identities and legacies of these nomadic societies. From Mongolia to Ukraine, from Ötüken to Budapest, and from the Orkhon Inscriptions to Attila's speeches, let us dive into the enduring spirit of the Eurasian Steppe Belt.
All episodes are produced by Emre-E. Yavuz, founder and owner of the Khan's Den media channels and author of "The Göktürks: Origins, Religion and Rapid Rise of the First Turkic Empire" and "The Göktürks: Second Edition".
