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Event war East Asia

Uyghur Khaganate Wars

744 CE – 840 CE

The Uyghurs destroyed the Göktürk Khaganate and became the dominant steppe power, crucially aiding Tang China in suppressing the An Lushan Rebellion before being destroyed by the Kirghiz.

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Conflict · East Asia

Uyghur Khaganate Wars

744 CE – 840 CE

The Uyghurs destroyed the Göktürk Khaganate and became the dominant steppe power, crucially aiding Tang China in suppressing the An Lushan Rebellion before being destroyed by the Kirghiz.

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