Its purpose was a direct Türk-Byzantine silk trade bypassing Sasanid Iran, together with a military alliance against the Sasanids. Emperor Justin II received the delegation, and Byzantium's return envoy Zemarchus travelled to the Türk khagan. It was the first official Türk-Byzantine diplomatic link.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Sogdian Maniakh Reaches Constantinople — Türk-Byzantine Alliance?
- Istemi, yabgu of the Western Göktürks, sent an embassy to Constantinople headed by the Sogdian merchant Maniakh.
- When did Sogdian Maniakh Reaches Constantinople — Türk-Byzantine Alliance happen?
- 568 CE
- Where did Sogdian Maniakh Reaches Constantinople — Türk-Byzantine Alliance take place?
- Konstantinopolis (İstanbul)