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Post by snafu on Aug 26, 2006 11:18:52 GMT 3
Can anyone tell me how the Gokturk government was organized?
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Post by H. İhsan Erkoç on Aug 26, 2006 21:21:27 GMT 3
According to the 6th century Bugut Inscription written in Soghdian, the Türk (Gök Türk, Tujue 突厥) Qaġan (emperor) had a group of advisors who were made up of dignitaries with the titles Tarqan, Qurqapïn, Sängün and Tudun; however, these officers held many other duties as well. The highest advisor was called Ayġučï and Bilgä; this position can be compared with the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire. Chinese sources also mention the qaġan's advisors and "ministers" at several occasions., but the Chinese used the term "minister" for different types of administrative offices. There was also the title of Buyruq (a word also meaning "Order") which was used by dignitaries who had other administrative titles and were given special tasks by the qaġan.
The Uyġurs, Qarakhanids and Seljuqids used the word Toy for assemblies and meetings; however, we currently don't have any evidences which shows that this word was used by the earlier Türks (they might have, but we don't know). Medieval Turks also used the word Keŋeč/Kengeč for assemblies and gatherings.
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Post by Boorchi Noyan on Aug 26, 2006 22:24:19 GMT 3
well I have always thought of a relation between that ''Kenech'' and today's ''Konus''...
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