Turk Shahis: Map & History
Turk Shahis is mapped in the atlas for 561 CE – 874 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 339,517 km².
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Turk Shahis is mapped in the atlas for 561 CE – 874 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 339,517 km².
Modern Countries Once Part of Turk Shahis
At its mapped extent, Turk Shahis covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Turk Shahis's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Turk Shahis: Key Facts
| Capital | Kabul |
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Facts from Wikidata Q654380 (CC0).
Turk Shahis Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Turk Shahis appears, with the other states of the time.
Turk Shahis Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 339,517 km² in 704 CE.
Turk Shahis: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Turk Shahis exist?
Turk Shahis is dated to 561 CE – 874 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Turk Shahis?
The capital of Turk Shahis was Kabul.
How large was Turk Shahis at its peak?
At its peak in 704 AD Turk Shahis covered about 339,517 km².
How did the map of Turk Shahis change over time?
Turk Shahis appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 600 CE to 750 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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