- Period:
- 840 CE – 1335 CE
- Region:
- Doğu Türkistan
- Type:
- kingdom
Buddhism, Manichaeism and Christianity existed there side by side, and the Uyghur alphabet and literature were kept alive. Tied to Mongol overlordship yet autonomous, it lasted until 1335.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Uyghur Turfan Kingdom?
- A settled Uyghur state founded in the Turfan (Qocho) region after the disintegration of the Uyghur Khaganate.
- When did Uyghur Turfan Kingdom exist?
- 840 CE – 1335 CE
- Where was Uyghur Turfan Kingdom located?
- Doğu Türkistan