The Influence of Historical-Cultural Ties in Central Asia on Socio-Political Relations
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.51699/cajssh.v7i3.1369Keywords:
Central Asia, Sogd, Tokharistan, Hephthalites, Turkic Khaganate, Written Sources, Numismatics, Archaeology, Socio-Political RelationsAbstract
This article analyzes the historical-cultural ties and socio-political relations that unfolded in the Central Asian region—specifically between the territories of Sogd and Tokharistan—during the Early Middle Ages. Through a comparative study of Chinese, Arabic-Persian, Byzantine, and Armenian written sources, as well as numismatic and archaeological data, the study sheds light on ethno-cultural migrations, systems of statehood, and foreign policy processes in the region.
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