…and reunified under the khagan Elterish (683–692). Temporary setbacks notwithstanding, the Kök Türk empire was now centered on Mongolia, and it prospered under the rule of Kapghan (Mochuo; c. 692–716) and Bilge (Pijia; 716–734) but disintegrated soon afterward. In spite of the relatively short duration of their state, the historical…
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