The Khazar Empire: Turkic History and Jewish Conversion
Explore the rise and fall of the Khazar Empire, a unique Turkic state straddling the Don basin, Volga river, and the Caucasus. Learn about its strategic importance on the Silk Road, military prowess, dual kingship, and the intriguing conversion to Judaism. Dive into the Khazar Hypothesis and its implications on Jewish history in Central and Eastern Europe. Join us for an in-depth historical journey on Khan's Den.
00:00:00: Introduction
00:01:35: Khazar Origins
00:05:04: Khazar State: Rulers and Economy
00:08:39: Khazar-Göktürk Connection
00:09:40: Khazar Religion: Adopting Judaism
00:18:00: Khazar Wars: Victories and Defeat
00:23:11: Khazar Fate: Conclusion
#KhazarEmpire #Turkichistory #SilkRoad #Judaism #KhazarHypothesis #ByzantineEmpire #Göktürk #Caucasus #EurasianSteppe #Jewishhistory
00:00:00: Introduction
00:01:35: Khazar Origins
00:05:04: Khazar State: Rulers and Economy
00:08:39: Khazar-Göktürk Connection
00:09:40: Khazar Religion: Adopting Judaism
00:18:00: Khazar Wars: Victories and Defeat
00:23:11: Khazar Fate: Conclusion
#KhazarEmpire #Turkichistory #SilkRoad #Judaism #KhazarHypothesis #ByzantineEmpire #Göktürk #Caucasus #EurasianSteppe #Jewishhistory
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