#central-asia

The Chagatai Khanate was a Mongol successor state that emerged in Central Asia in the 13th century. It was founded by Chagatai Khan, the second son...    Read more

The Soviet Union annexed Central Asia for a variety of reasons, including:Geopolitical strategic importance: Central Asia was seen as a strategically...    Read more

The Turkic language family is one of the largest language groups in the world, spanning from Europe to Asia. In Central Asia, the Turkic language has...    Read more

The Kazakh Khanate was a state that existed in Central Asia from the 15th century to the early 18th century. The Kazakh Khanate was formed as a...    Read more

The Avar Khanate was a powerful state that emerged in Central Asia in the late 6th century. The origins of the Avars are unclear, but they are...    Read more

The Turkic Khaganate was a powerful Central Asian empire that emerged in the 6th century. It was a confederation of various Turkic tribes that...    Read more

The Aral Sea is a large saltwater lake in Central Asia, situated between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. At its peak, it was once the fourth-largest lake...    Read more

The Turkic states refer to a group of countries that have a majority Turkic-speaking population. These countries are located primarily in Central...    Read more

The Turkish language has played a significant role in Central Asia due to a combination of factors such as history, migration, and politics. The...    Read more

The Russian Empire's expansion into Central Asia during the 19th century was motivated by several factors, including:Geopolitical interests: The...    Read more