People / group
Ashina clan
The Ashina clan was the ruling family of the Göktürks, the Turkic people who founded the Gokturk Empire in the sixth century. Their leaders held the title of khagan and claimed divine legitimacy. The Khazar Khaganate's rulers are often thought to have descended from or claimed links to the Ashina.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Ashina clan. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/ashina-clan
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