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Conflict East Asia

Uyghur Khaganate Wars

744 CE – 840 CE · 96 years

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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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • Uyghur Khaganate
  • Göktürks, Tang China (as ally/rival), Yenisei Kirghiz

Key moments

Defining events in the Uyghur Khaganate Wars.

  1. 744 Destruction of Göktürks
  2. 757 Recapture of Chang'an for Tang
  3. 840 Kirghiz destruction of Uyghur capital

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 744 CE and 840 CE.

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