Explore the fascinating rise and fall of the Cuman-Kipchak confederation across the Eurasian steppe, as they challenged empires and formed crucial alliances. Discover how their fearsome cavalry impacted medieval Europe, including battles that defined their legacy, such as Kalka River and Mohi. Learn about their cultural influence, from the Codex Cumanicus to the spread of Tengrism, and their eventual integration into the Golden Horde, shaping the region's history.
00:00: Arrival of the Kipchaks
03:00: Altaic Origins
10:56: Invasion of Europe
23:22: Caucasian Affairs
30:13: Codex Cumanicus: Turkic Vocabulary and Christian Prayers
38:22: Religion: Tengrism, Christianity, and Islam
45:22: Mongol Invasions
54:19: Khan Köten: The Kipchak's Last Hope
58:50: Hungarian Cumans, Golden Kipchaks
01:07:40: Cuman Assimilation, Kipchak Endurance
01:14:10: Conclusion

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