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Turkic Khaganate
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The military strength of the Khaganate derived from its highly mobile, disciplined cavalry forces. The army was structured tribally, allowing for rapid assembly and dispersion. The primary tactical unit was the tumen (approximately 10,000 men), organized hierarchically.
The Khaganate’s expansion was swift and strategically aimed at controlling crucial nodes of the Silk Road. Early campaigns saw the subjugation of various steppe peoples, including the Göktürks' traditional rivals, the Tiele, and significant conflicts with the [Gogturks](/entrie…