Join us as we delve into the First Turkish-Persian War following the Göktürks' victory over the White Huns. Explore the consolidation of Central Asia under Istemi, the relationships with the Byzantine Empire, and the fragile peace with the Sassanid Empire. Discover the turbulent times under Taspar Khagan, the ensuing civil strife, and the battles led by the young Turkic prince Bagha Khan against the Sassanian general Chobin Bahram in Herat and Balkh, culminating in the significant events at Hyrcania. We'll also discuss the Sassanian Civil War and its lasting impact on Turco-Persian cultural and political exchange. 
 
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Join us as we delve into the First Turkish-Persian War following the Göktürks' victory over the White Huns. Explore the consolidation of Central Asia under Istemi, the relationships with the Byzantine Empire, and the fragile peace with the Sassanid Empire. Discover the turbulent times under Taspar Khagan, the ensuing civil strife, and the battles led by the young Turkic prince Bagha Khan against the Sassanian general Chobin Bahram in Herat and Balkh, culminating in the significant events at Hyrcania. We'll also discuss the Sassanian Civil War and its lasting impact on Turco-Persian cultural and political exchange. #Gokturks #FirstTurkish-PersianWar #Istemi #CentralAsia #ByzantineEmpire #SassanidEmpire #TasparKhagan #BaghaKhan #ChobinBahram #Herat #Balkh #Hyrcania #SassanianCivilWar #Turco-PersianRelations #CulturalExchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we delve into the First Turkish-Persian War following the Göktürks' victory over the White Huns. Explore the consolidation of Central Asia under Istemi, the relationships with the Byzantine Empire, and the fragile peace with the Sassanid Empire. Discover the turbulent times under Taspar Khagan, the ensuing civil strife, and the battles led by the young Turkic prince Bagha Khan against the Sassanian general Chobin Bahram in Herat and Balkh, culminating in the significant events at Hyrcania. We'll also discuss the Sassanian Civil War and its lasting impact on Turco-Persian cultural and political exchange. 
 
 #Gokturks #FirstTurkish-PersianWar #Istemi #CentralAsia #ByzantineEmpire #SassanidEmpire #TasparKhagan #BaghaKhan #ChobinBahram #Herat #Balkh #Hyrcania #SassanianCivilWar #Turco-PersianRelations #CulturalExchange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Episode V: The First Turkish-Persian War - Rise of the Gokturks

Dive into the vast and rich chronology of Turkic and Steppe history with Khan's Den. From the majestic nomadic empires like the Xiongnu and Huns that shaped Eurasian landscapes to the enduring cultural legacies of the Turks and Mongols that span centuries, join our journey through the heartlands of Central Asia and beyond. Explore the triumphs, struggles, and profound influences of Steppe peoples on global history – with a focus on the Turkic peoples – from ancient times to the End of the Middle Ages. And lastly, re-discover long-forgotten myths and legends that shaped the identities and legacies of these nomadic societies. From Mongolia to Ukraine, from Ötüken to Budapest, and from the Orkhon Inscriptions to Attila's speeches, let us dive into the enduring spirit of the Eurasian Steppe Belt.

All episodes are produced by Emre-E. Yavuz, founder and owner of the Khan's Den media channels and author of "The Göktürks: Origins, Religion and Rapid Rise of the First Turkic Empire" and "The Göktürks: Second Edition".

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Dive into the vast and rich chronology of Turkic and Steppe history with Khan's Den. From the majestic nomadic empires like the Xiongnu and Huns that shaped Eurasian landscapes to the enduring cultural legacies of the Turks and Mongols that span centuries, join our journey through the heartlands of Central Asia and beyond. Explore the triumphs, struggles, and profound influences of Steppe peoples on global history – with a focus on the Turkic peoples – from ancient times to the End of the Middle Ages. And lastly, re-discover long-forgotten myths and legends that shaped the identities and legacies of these nomadic societies. From Mongolia to Ukraine, from Ötüken to Budapest, and from the Orkhon Inscriptions to Attila's speeches, let us dive into the enduring spirit of the Eurasian Steppe Belt. All episodes are produced by Emre-E. Yavuz, founder and owner of the Khan's Den media channels and author of "The Göktürks: Origins, Religion and Rapid Rise of the First Turkic Empire" and "The Göktürks: Second Edition".

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