The Cuman-Kipchak Confederation: A Detailed History
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 32 min
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Episode description
Explore the fascinating rise and fall of the Cuman-Kipchak confederation across the Eurasian steppe, as they challenged empires and formed crucial alliances. Discover how their fearsome cavalry impacted medieval Europe, including battles that defined their legacy, such as Kalka River and Mohi. Learn about their cultural influence, from the Codex Cumanicus to the spread of Tengrism, and their eventual integration into the Golden Horde, shaping the region's history.
00:00: Arrival of the Kipchaks03:00: Altaic Origins10:56: Invasion of Europe23:22: Caucasian Affairs30:13: Codex Cumanicus: Turkic Vocabulary and Christian Prayers38:22: Religion: Tengrism, Christianity, and Islam45:22: Mongol Invasions54:19: Khan Köten: The Kipchak's Last Hope58:50: Hungarian Cumans, Golden Kipchaks01:07:40: Cuman Assimilation, Kipchak Endurance01:14:10: Conclusion
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