The Synthesis of "Turkic peoples"

Discover the Göktürk Khaganate, the first major Turkic empire that controlled the Silk Road and shaped the cultural and political history of Central Asia.

Discover the Seljuk Empire, a medieval power that blended Turkic and Persian culture, reshaped the Middle East, and paved the way for the Ottomans.

An overview of the series of conflicts between the Russian and Ottoman Empires that shaped the geopolitical map of Eastern Europe and the Black Sea.

The 1071 battle that shattered Byzantine power in Anatolia, leading to the Turkic settlement of the region and sparking the Crusades.

A concise overview of the series of wars between the Russian and Ottoman Empires that reshaped Eastern Europe and the balance of power.

Discover the Ghaznavid Empire, a Turkic dynasty that adopted Persian culture and played a crucial role in spreading Islam in the Indian subcontinent.

Discover the powerful Khwarazmian Empire, a major force in Central Asia whose sudden and brutal collapse at the hands of Genghis Khan reshaped history.

Explore the Ottoman Empire, a global power for six centuries that bridged the East and West and whose influence still shapes the modern world.

Discover TRT, the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation. Learn why its historical dramas and global channels are capturing worldwide attention.

A concise overview of the Tanzimat reforms, a pivotal 19th-century modernization movement in the Ottoman Empire aimed at saving a declining state.