Eurasian steppeAsia

Eastern Turkic Khaganate

581 CE – 645 CE · about 64 years

The Eastern Turkic Khaganate was formed when the First Turkic Khaganate split into eastern and western halves. Based on the Mongolian steppe, it raided and negotiated with Sui and Tang China. The Tang defeated it in 630, and attempts to revive it ended by 645.

Key facts

Dates	581 CE – 645 CE
Region	Eurasian steppe
Continent	Asia
Capital	Ötüken
Religion(s)	Tengrism, Buddhism
Peak extent	≈ 4 million km² (c. 624 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

First Turkic Khaganate

Followed by

Tang dynasty Second Turkic Khaganate Xueyantuo Khaganate

Sources

Wikipedia – Eastern Turkic Khaganate
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

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