Eurasian steppeAsia
Yarkent Khanate
Also known as Kashgar Khanate
The Yarkent (Yarkand) Khanate was a Sunni Muslim khanate ruled by Moghul descendants of Chagatai Khan. Sultan Said Khan founded it in 1514 after taking Kashgar, Yarkent and Hotan. The Dzungar Khanate ended it.
Key facts
| Dates | 1514 – 1705 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Eurasian steppe |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Yarkent |
| Founder | Sultan Said Khan |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Before & after
Preceded by
Moghulistan (Eastern Chagatai Khanate)
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.