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