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Cumania (Cuman–Kipchak confederation)

Also known as Dasht-i Qipchaq

c. 950 CE – 1241 CE · about 291 years approximate dates

Cumania was the Latin name for the Cuman–Kipchak confederation in the western Eurasian steppe between the 10th and 13th centuries. Islamic sources called it Dasht-i Qipchaq, the "Kipchak Steppe". The Mongol invasions ended it.

Key facts

Datesc. 950 CE – 1241 CE
RegionEurasian steppe
ContinentEurope, Asia
Typenomadic confederation
Religion(s)Tengrism, Christianity, Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Pecheneg confederation

Followed by

Golden Horde

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.