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Kara-Khanid Khanate
Also known as Qarakhanids
The Kara-Khanid Khanate was a Turkic dynasty in Central Asia and one of the first Turkic states to adopt Islam, in the 10th century. It conquered the Samanids in 999 and ruled Transoxiana and Kashgar, later as a vassal of the Seljuks and then the Qara Khitai, until its end in 1212.
Key facts
| Dates | 840 CE – 1212 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Eurasian steppe |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Balasagun, Kashgar, Samarkand |
| Founder | Bilge Kul Qadir Khan |
| Religion(s) | Tengrism, Sunni Islam |
Before & after
Preceded by
Uyghur Khaganate Samanid Empire Kingdom of Khotan
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.