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As
a consequence of internal turmoil, battles for the throne and declining
power, the Gök Türkmen State collapsed in 630.
One
of the well-known statements of Bilge Han was as follows: “O! Oguz
Begs! Shudder and listen! Who can break down your country and traditions
unless the blue sky above us tumbles down, the dark land below us
cracks.”
The
power of the state lies in the unity and solidarity of the people who
consecrate and protect their country and national values. Gök Türkmens
had their own alphabet and they made notable advances in art.
GARAHANLY
Türkmen STATE
The
Garahanly state was founded in Türkmenistan and Maveraunnehir by Bilge
Kül Kadyr Han in 840.
The
state derives its name from the title of Kül Kadyr Han: the
‘Garahan’. Garlyk, Jyky, and İagma tribes were dominant among the
Garahanlys. The role of Islam was no doubt great in their growth.
After
Kadyr Han, his sons Bazar Arslan and Ogulçak Han ruled the state.
Saltuk
Bugra, the son of Bazar Han was brought up by Ogulcak Han after the
death of his father. When Saltuk Bugra became Muslim, Islam spread
rapidly in Central Asia, especially in Türkmenistan.
When
Saltuk Bugra Han died in 966, his son Baydaº Arslan Han took his place
and restored the state which was about to collapse. In 1006, Garahanlys
took control of
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