The Fall Of the Göktürk Khaganate

 


The division of the First Göktürk Khaganate into Eastern and Western factions led to the weakening of the state and an increase in internal conflicts. While the Eastern and Western Göktürk Khaganates tried to maintain their independence, they lost power due to both internal strife and external threats.


1. Pressure from China:

• The Eastern Göktürk Khaganate fell under the control of China’s Tang Dynasty in 630 after prolonged struggles.

• The Western Göktürk Khaganate was also subdued by China in 659.2. Rebellion and Attempts to Regain Independence:

• In 682, under the leadership of Kutluk Khagan, the Göktürks launched a successful rebellion against Chinese domination and established the Second Göktürk Khaganate.


The fall of the Göktürk Khaganate did not disrupt the political and cultural continuity of the Turks. On the contrary, it laid the foundation for future Turkish states. The Göktürks’ spirit of independence and their administrative system continued to influence subsequent periods in Turkish history.

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