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Second Turkic Khaganate
The Second Turkic Khaganate revived Göktürk rule over the Mongolian steppe after a period of Chinese domination. It left the Orkhon inscriptions, the oldest known texts in a Turkic language. The Uyghurs overthrew it in 744.
Key facts
| Dates | 682 CE – 744 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Eurasian steppe |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Ötüken |
| Founder | Ilterish Qaghan |
| Religion(s) | Tengrism |
Before & after
Preceded by
First Turkic Khaganate Eastern Turkic Khaganate Western Turkic Khaganate
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.