Here is yet another example. There were bloody battles between the Saýyl Han of the Yomut tribe and the supporters of the Akat fiah of Iran. Battles took place in the villages of Astrabat and many people were killed. Many Türkmens killed their wives themselves during these battles since they did not want the enemy to capture their loved ones. Nevertheless, eight thousand Türkmen women and children were captured and many of them committed suicide to protect their chastity. O Allah Almighty! May You let them reside in Heaven, and May You bestow upon all Türkmens of this day the beautiful Türkmen spirit inherent in them!

Internal conflicts shaped the essence of the Türkmen spirit in this age. The lack of state caused dispersal and weakening of the historical memory. Relations between the nations in Eastern countries diminished. Historical skills were seized by these nations.

Despite all difficulties, Magtymguly emerged as an outstanding figure. He inspired the whole Türkmen nation. Magtymguly’s nephews talked like him; Zelili talked about patriotism; Seýdi about heroism; Mollanepes and Kemine about love and peace; and Mätäji about ideas on life. They all worked so that the Türkmen could be proud of his nation and have moral strength.

The 20th century was one full of severe difficulties. The Türkmens who had never before been subjugated to the rule of a foreign country were forced to endure foreign rule.

The death toll of Türkmens who fought in the First World