English: Approximate map of Second Turkic Khaganate.
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In 682, Ilterish Qaghan and Tonyukuk revolted and occupied Heisha Castle (present day Hohhot, Inner Mongolia)[1]
Medieval Turks controlled the Silk Road during the Göktürk Empire. It was an important source of revenue.[2]
In August 698, Qapaghan attacked Jinzhou (north eastern China), captured and burning the city alongside.[3] (Did not add Yingzhou)
Gökturks clashed in 698 in a battle fought at Bolchu (modern Dzhungaria) where the latter side, led by Tonyukuk prevailed. The Yabgu and Shad of the Turgesh were killed.[4]
Türk forces subjugated the Az and the Chik, crossed the Sayan mountains (Kögmen yïš in Turkic texts), and inflicted a crushing defeat on the Yenisei Kyrgyz.[5]
Bilge Qaghan inscription: "Fought till Ersen. Nearly reached Tibet. In the west having crossed through the Pearl river (Syr Darya), I passed with my army to Iron Gates. (modern day Uzbekistan)"[6]
In the summer of 718 Bilge crushed the Tatabi and the Kitans and regained possession of the Khingan (Northern Manchuria).[7]
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