Khan's Den episodes
Hephthalites, Chionites, and the Lost Huna Kingdoms of Central Asia
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Explore the forgotten Huna kingdoms of Central Asia, from the powerful Kidarites and Alchon rulers to the expansive Hepthalite Empire. Discover their origins, war motifs, and socioeconomic integration into Central Asian history, bridging the gap between the fall of the Xiongnu and the rise of the Huns in Europe.
#Hephthalites, #Chionites, #Huna Kingdoms, #Central Asia, #Xiongnu Empire, #Huns, #Altai Mountains, #Volga River, #Barbarian Invasions, #Kidarites, #Sassanian Empire, #Alchons, #Gupta Empire, #Hepthalite Empire, #nomads, #equestrian nomads, #steppe warriors, #Persia, #India
Timeline
00:00:Introduction: Hunnic Legacy
02:06:Recap: The Xiongnu Aftermath
07:30:The Chionites
12:08:The Kidarite Kingdom
16:58:The Alchon Rulers
23:06:The Hepthalite Empire
31:13:Preview: Dawn of the Celestial Turks