Kypchak
The Kypchak were a group of Turkic nomadic tribes that emerged in the 11th century in the Eurasian steppes. They played a significant role in the history of Central Asia and Eastern Europe, particularly during the time of the Kievan Rus and the Mongol Empire. The Kypchak people were known for their skilled horsemanship and their ability to adapt to various environments.
The Kypchak confederation was influential in the formation of the Golden Horde, a Mongol khanate that controlled parts of Russia and Central Asia in the 13th and 14th centuries. Their legacy can still be seen today in the cultures and languages of the regions they once inhabited, particularly in Kazakhstan and parts of Ukraine.