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Sighnaq (Turki/Kypchak: سغناق ; Kazakh: Сығанақ, romanized: Syğanaq) was an ancient city in Central Asia (in modern Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda Region). It was the capital of the Blue Horde (i.e., the White Horde of Persian sources), although the city is almost unknown.
Tokhtamysh was now installed as khan in Sighnaq, and he spent the rest of the year establishing his authority and harnessing his resources for his next target, Sarai. In 1380, Tokhtamysh advanced westward, intent on taking over Sarai and the central and western portions of the Golden Horde.
- Tuy Khwāja
- 1379–1380
- Kutan-Kunchek
- Sunni Islam
Sighnaq (also known as Syganak) is a major historical landmark of Kazakhstan. It is included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The city was first mentioned in written sources in the 10th/11th century, stating stating it was the town of the Oghuz.
Apr 1, 2019 · the ownership of Sighnaq and soundly defeated the Timurid army led by T emür’s grand son Ulugh Beg. After the death of Barāq Khan, Abū al-Khair Khan (r . 1428–1468), a de
Apr 3, 2024 · Sighnaq (Turki/Kypchak: سغناق ; Kazakh: Сығанақ, romanized: Syğanaq) was an ancient city in Central Asia (in modern Kazakhstan, Kyzylorda Region). It was the capital of the Blue Horde (i.e., the White Horde of Persian sources), although the city is almost unknown.
Sep 29, 2020 · Sïghnaq as the “Port of Dasht-i Qïpchaq” and a “Mausolean City”: The Period from the Jochid Left Hand to the Foundation of the Qazaq Khanate. September 2020. Golden Horde Review 8 (3):533-551....
Urus Khan (Turki/Kypchak: اوروس خان ; alternatively spelled as اروس خان or ارس خان ; also known as Muḥammad-Urūs, Orys, Arys, Yrys, Orys Khan; Kazakh: Ұрыс-Хан; died 1377) was the eighth Khan of the White Horde and a disputed Khan of the Blue Horde; he was a direct descendant of Genghis Khan.
