Silk Road Corridor Passes to Steppe Control

150 CE · Tarim Havzası / Fergana · trade

As Han control over the Tarim weakened, Kangju and Sogdian merchants strengthened their partnerships with Turkic/Hunnic tribes; the crossing points on the northern route remained under Wusun and Kangju supervision.

The Sogdian correspondence (the Dunhuang "Ancient Letters", c. 313 CE) is the first documentation of this relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What was Silk Road Corridor Passes to Steppe Control?
As Han control over the Tarim weakened, Kangju and Sogdian merchants strengthened their partnerships with Turkic/Hunnic tribes; the crossing points on the northern route remained under Wusun and Kangju supervision.
When did Silk Road Corridor Passes to Steppe Control happen?
150 CE
Where did Silk Road Corridor Passes to Steppe Control take place?
Tarim Havzası / Fergana