The Turkic Khaganate was a significant early medieval state that emerged in the 6th century CE in Central Asia. It was established by the Gokturks, a Turkic tribe, and became a powerful political entity that controlled vast territories across Mongolia and parts of modern-day China, Kazakhstan, and Siberia. The Khaganate played a crucial role in the spread of Turkic culture and language. The Khaganate was divided into two main branches: the Eastern and Western Khaganates. It facilitated trade along the Silk Road and established diplomatic relations with neighboring empires, including the Sui Dynasty of China. The Khaganate eventually declined due to internal strife and external pressures, leading to its fragmentation by the 8th century.