Bumin Kaghan Destroys Rouran and Founds the Türk Khaganate

552 CE · Moğolistan (Ötüken) · political

After marrying a princess of the Western Wei, Bumin launched a major assault on the Rouran; the Rouran khagan Anagui took his own life and the khaganate collapsed.

Bumin assumed the title "Il-Khagan" (khagan of the state) — for the first time in history a state bearing the name "Türk" was born. Bumin died the same year and was succeeded by his son Muqan.

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What was Bumin Kaghan Destroys Rouran and Founds the Türk Khaganate?
After marrying a princess of the Western Wei, Bumin launched a major assault on the Rouran; the Rouran khagan Anagui took his own life and the khaganate collapsed.
When did Bumin Kaghan Destroys Rouran and Founds the Türk Khaganate happen?
552 CE
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Moğolistan (Ötüken)