Join us as we delve into the First Turkish-Persian War following the Göktürks' victory over the White Huns. Explore the consolidation of Central Asia under Istemi, the relationships with the Byzantine Empire, and the fragile peace with the Sassanid Empire. Discover the turbulent times under Taspar Khagan, the ensuing civil strife, and the battles led by the young Turkic prince Bagha Khan against the Sassanian general Chobin Bahram in Herat and Balkh, culminating in the significant events at Hyrcania. We'll also discuss the Sassanian Civil War and its lasting impact on Turco-Persian cultural and political exchange.


#Gokturks #FirstTurkish-PersianWar #Istemi #CentralAsia #ByzantineEmpire #SassanidEmpire #TasparKhagan #BaghaKhan #ChobinBahram #Herat #Balkh #Hyrcania #SassanianCivilWar #Turco-PersianRelations #CulturalExchange

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