Episode IV: Rise of the Gokturks - Persians, Byzantines, and the Silk Road

Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History

EpisodeMay 18, 202014m

Episode IV: Rise of the Gokturks - Persians, Byzantines, and the Silk Road

Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History

EpisodeMay 18, 202014m

Explore the strategic maneuvers of the Gokturk Khaganate in Western Asia after their victory over the White Huns. Discover how Istemi forged alliances and established trade routes with the Byzantines amidst rising tensions with the Persian Empire. Uncover the Sogdian merchants' role and the foundation of the Turkic-Byzantine alliance. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal historical events along the Silk Road. #GokturkKhaganate #PersianEmpire #ByzantineEmpire #SilkRoad #Istemi #Sogdianmerchants #Oxusriver #Khosrow #Maniakh #Constantinople #Turkic-ByzantineAlliance #WhiteHuns #WesternAsia #SassanianKing #traderoutes #diplomaticrelations #historicalevents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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...