Khagan (Qaghan) was a title used by the Turkic people of the Medieval Ages.
The First and Second Turkic Khaganate were empires ruled by the Ashina tribe of the Göktürks that controlled much of Central Asia and the Mongolian Plateau between 552 and 745 and composed of confederated Turkic tribes.
Their history is turbulent.
In the 6th century, they challenged the power of numerous dynasties in the Central Plains.
At the end of the century following a civil war, the khaganate was divided into eastern and western wings.
In the second half of the 7th century, both wings were defeated by the Tang dynasty.
However, in 682 they regained their independence.
Khagans of the Turkic Khaganate
Khagans of the western side of the Turkic Khaganate
Khagans of Apa line
Khagans of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate
Khagans under the Jimi system of Tang China
Khagans of the Western Turkic Khaganate
Xingxiwang Khagans
Jiwangjue Khagans
Khagans of the Second Eastern Turkic Khaganate
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