The Kyrgyz and Uighurs are known to be the oldest peoples of Central Asia, still living in this region. At the same time, the first mention of the Kyrgyz is…
The Khitan (Karakitai) state in Central Asia - Western Liao was a unique phenomenon in the history of the region. Neither before nor after the Khitans, the ancient land of…
The Naimans were one of the most important tribes that existed in Central Asia in the period from IX to XIV centuries. They are known as powerful warriors and nomads,…
In the 7th century, together with Islam, Christianity began to penetrate Central Asia. The center of its spread was the Metropolis of Merv (modern Turkmenistan), from where Christianity began its…
The campaign of Genghis Khan's tumen Dzhebe and Subudei began rather as a reconnaissance - police operation during the war with the state of Khorezm Shahs. More details about Genghis…
Temujin marries 19-year-old Borte in about 1180. 19 years for a girl of those times is the limit for marriage. She really liked Temujin. Borte-fujin, Borte-uchjin (from Chinese Fujin -…
As we know, the Golden Horde had no less than 150 cities, which were different in size and importance. Where Cumans steppe winds blew recently, bending to the ground waddle,…
The elders of the Taijiuts sent a detachment to catch the barimtachi. They caught Teemujin and put him in stocks as a criminal. There was no revenge of Targutai-Kirultukh as…
In 1172, Targutai-Kiriltukh, the chief of the Taijiuts, decided to migrate from their forced places near the Onon. History has not left the destination of their migration. Knowing this would…
In 1171 Yesugei takes Temujin to the tribe of Kuda - Ungirats. The official reason - the search for a bride for Temujin. In reality Yesugei had a purpose -…
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