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Gaochang and the Tocharian kingdoms: Buddhist courts in the Tarim Basin (4th–7th century CE)

Gaochang and the Tocharian kingdoms: Buddhist courts in the Tarim Basin (4th–7th century CE)

  1. Rouran conquest ends Northern Liang rule in Gaochang

    Labels: Rouran Khaganate, Kan Bozhou
  2. Bezeklik cave-temple tradition begins near Gaochang

    Labels: Bezeklik, Turfan
  3. Tocharian Buddhist culture anchors Jiaohe (Jushi)

    Labels: Jiaohe, Jushi
  4. Qu Jia chosen as king of Gaochang

    Labels: Qu family, Gaochang
  5. Qu Boya’s tribute to Sui triggers internal upheaval

    Labels: Qu Boya, Sui dynasty
  6. Tang conquest annexes Gaochang as a prefecture

    Labels: Tang dynasty, Gaochang prefecture
  7. Astana Cemetery documents Gaochang’s settled communities

    Labels: Astana Cemetery, Gaochang settlers