Eurasian steppeAsia

Rouran Khaganate

c. 330 CE – 555 CE · about 225 years approximate dates

The Rouran Khaganate was a nomadic confederation on the Mongolian steppe whose rulers were among the first to use the title khagan. Their Turkic vassals revolted and destroyed them in the 550s.

Key facts

Dates	c. 330 CE – 555 CE
Region	Eurasian steppe
Continent	Asia
Religion(s)	Tengrism, Buddhism
Peak extent	≈ 2.8 million km² (c. 405 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Xianbei state

Followed by

First Turkic Khaganate

Sources

Wikipedia – Rouran Khaganate
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

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