When were the Orhon inscriptions created?

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This map shows the territorial expansion of the Ottoman Empire from 1300 to its greatest extent in 1683-99, highlighting different periods under rulers such as Mehmed II, Selim I, and Süleyman the Magnificent, and marking key cities, seas, and geographical boundaries in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. — Turkish literature Map showing the expansion of the Ottoman Empire from about 1300 to 1700. The empire reached its greatest extent between 1683 and 1699.

The Orhon inscriptions, which represent the oldest extant examples of Turkish literature, were created in the early 8th century. Specifically, the two large monuments were erected in 732 CE and 735 CE to honor the Turkish prince Kül and his brother, the emperor Bilge.1