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Qocho (Uyghur kingdom)

Also known as Kara-Khoja, Gaochang Uyghurs

843 CE – c. 1335 CE · about 492 years approximate dates

Qocho was a Uyghur kingdom in the Turpan region founded by refugees after the Uyghur Khaganate fell in 840. Its culture mixed Manichaean, Buddhist and Christian traditions. It submitted to the Mongols in 1209 and was absorbed by the 14th century.

Key facts

Dates	843 CE – c. 1335 CE
Region	China & Tibet
Continent	Asia
Capitals	Gaochang, Beshbalik
Religion(s)	Manichaeism, Buddhism

Note on dates: Wikipedia gives the end only as "14th century".

Before & after

Preceded by

Uyghur Khaganate

Followed by

Chagatai Khanate

Sources

Wikipedia – Qocho

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