Overview
The Göktürks, also known as Türks, Celestial Turks, or Blue Turks, were a Turkic people who formed a state in medieval Inner Asia. Founded in 552 CE under the leadership of Bumin Qaghan and his sons, they succeeded the Rouran Khaganate as the primary power in the region. This entity, known as the First Turkic Khaganate, was one of several nomadic dynasties that influenced the future geolocation, culture, and dominant beliefs of Turkic peoples. The Göktürks dissolved in 657 CE.
Historical Periods
Eastern Göktürks (587–611)
587 CE – 611 CE
Capital: Ordu-BaliqArea: 2,647,537 km²
Eastern Göktürks (612–616)
612 CE – 616 CE
Capital: Ordu-BaliqArea: 2,681,674 km²
Eastern Göktürks (617–622)
617 CE – 622 CE
Capital: Ordu-BaliqArea: 2,776,515 km²
Eastern Göktürks (623–625)
623 CE – 625 CE
Capital: Ordu-BaliqArea: 2,682,240 km²
Eastern Göktürks (626–626)
626 CE – 626 CE
Capital: Ordu-BaliqArea: 2,714,146 km²
Eastern Göktürks (627–627)
627 CE – 627 CE
Capital: Ordu-BaliqArea: 2,682,240 km²
Eastern Göktürks (628–629)
628 CE – 629 CE
Capital: Ordu-BaliqArea: 2,680,812 km²
Eastern Göktürks (630–632)
630 CE – 632 CE
Capital: Ordu-BaliqArea: 2,510,239 km²