Join us as we explore the interregnum period of the Gokturk Empire after its fall in the 630s. Discover how the Ashina dynasty, despite internal conflicts and external threats from the Chinese Tang Empire, Turkic Syr Tardush kingdom, and Arab Rashidun Caliphate, tried to regroup and reclaim their legacy. We delve into the geopolitical and socioeconomic landscape of Eurasia between 630-650 CE, focusing on the wars over the trading hubs in the Tarim Basin. In this episode, we'll uncover the struggles and covert missions of the Ashina Turks as they sought to restore their once powerful empire.

00:00:00: Memories
00:14:14: People without Kings
00:26:03: Humiliation
00:31:34: Treason

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