Having played a decisive role at the Battle of Talas (751), the Karluks filled the political vacuum in Western Turkestan. In the following century the Karluks were among the first Turkic tribes to become Muslim, and were the ancestors of the Kara-Khanid dynasty.
Frequently asked questions
- What was The Karluks Settle in Zhetysu and Rise to Power?
- Following the collapse of the Türgesh Khaganate the Karluks came to dominate Zhetysu.
- When did The Karluks Settle in Zhetysu and Rise to Power happen?
- 766 CE
- Where did The Karluks Settle in Zhetysu and Rise to Power take place?
- Yedisu (Kazakistan-Kırgızistan)