Bilge Qaghan

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1. When was Bilge Qaghan born?683
2. When did Bilge Qaghan die?November 25, 734
3. What is the original name?Ashina Mojilian
4. What is the title?Fourth Qaghan of the Second Turkic Khaganate
5. Who was Bilge Qaghan?Bilge Qaghan was the fourth ruler of the Second Turkic Khaganate in the early 8th century. He led the empire and helped shape its future.
6. What are the Orkhon inscriptions?The Orkhon inscriptions are huge stone tablets from the early 8th century. They record Bilge Qaghan's achievements and are the oldest surviving records of the Turkic language.

Second Turkic Khaganate: A powerful Turkic empire that flourished in Central Asia from the 7th to 9th centuries CE, known for its military strength and administrative organization.
Orkhon inscriptions: Monumental stone pillars erected in the early 8th century, bearing Old Turkic script, which are the earliest surviving extensive written records of the Turkic languages and history.
Old Turkic script: An ancient alphabet used for writing the Turkic languages, characterized by its runic-like symbols, first documented in the Orkhon inscriptions.
Qaghan: A title of imperial rank, equivalent to emperor or king, used by rulers of Turkic and Mongol peoples.