Yarkent Khanate (Saidiyya)

1514 CE – 1705 CE · Doğu Türkistan · Capital: Yarkent

A Turkic-Islamic khanate founded in East Turkestan in 1514 by Sultan Said Khan of the Chagatayid line, with its capital first at Kashgar and later at Yarkent.

Period:
1514 CE – 1705 CE
Capital:
Yarkent
Region:
Doğu Türkistan
Type:
khanate
Government:
Hanlık

It dominated the Tarim Basin and came to an end in 1705 amid internal strife and Dzungar pressure.

Frequently asked questions

What was Yarkent Khanate (Saidiyya)?
A Turkic-Islamic khanate founded in East Turkestan in 1514 by Sultan Said Khan of the Chagatayid line, with its capital first at Kashgar and later at Yarkent.
When did Yarkent Khanate (Saidiyya) exist?
1514 CE – 1705 CE
What was the capital of Yarkent Khanate (Saidiyya)?
Yarkent
Where was Yarkent Khanate (Saidiyya) located?
Doğu Türkistan