Bayat

750 CE – present · Oğuz eli — Bozok (Boz Ok)

Bozok — branch of Gün Han · Ongun (totem bird): Falcon.

Period:
750 CE – present
Region:
Oğuz eli — Bozok (Boz Ok)
Type:
boy

One of the 24 Oghuz tribes. The **Dulkadirids** (Maraş) and branches attached to the Qajars in Iran descend from it; Dede Korkut is said to have belonged to this tribe. Meaning: "fortunate, abundant in bounty".

Frequently asked questions

What was Bayat?
Bozok — branch of Gün Han · Ongun (totem bird): Falcon.
When did Bayat exist?
750 CE – present
Where was Bayat located?
Oğuz eli — Bozok (Boz Ok)