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Rise and Fall of the Uyghur Empire (745-840): Historical Turkic States

Rise and Fall of the Uyghur Empire (745-840): Historical Turkic States

Discover the fascinating story of the Uyghur Empire from 745 to 840 CE. Learn about their origins, cultural shifts, economic strategies, and foreign policies as the Uyghurs replaced traditional Turkic customs with Persian-inspired changes, aiding the Chinese Tang Empire against mutual threats.

#Uyghur Empire, #Turkic States, #Göktürk, #Ashina Dynasty, #Eurasian Steppe, #Turkic tribes, #Tengrism, #Manicheism, #Tang Empire, #Uyghur culture, #Uyghur economy, #Uyghur foreign policy


Timeline

00:00:Introduction

01:47:Origins and Rise to Power

05:29:Politics and Economy

10:04:Culture, Arts and Religion

13:36:Foreign Policy: The Chinese Question

20:01:Legacy and Conclusion