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1. Turkic Khaganate

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   Origins and Foundation
   The precise origins of the Ashina elite remain debated, though they are generally traced to the Altai region or possibly the Xueyantuo confederation. Traditional accounts suggest they served the Rouran Khaganate as ironworkers, owing to their metallurgical prowess, which provided them with superior weaponry. Under the leadership of Bumin Khagan, the Ashina successfully revolted against Rouran hegemony around 552 CE, capitalizing on the Rouran's internal weaknesses and perhaps a climactic e…