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Kingdom of Khotan
Also known as Yutian
Khotan was a Buddhist Saka kingdom on the southern Silk Road in the Tarim Basin. It was famous for jade and was an important centre for spreading Buddhism to China. The Muslim Kara-Khanids conquered it around 1006.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 300 BCE – 1006 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Hotan |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.