Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
BILIG, sa.110, ss.157-178, 2024 (SSCI)
The Rouran (Juan-juan) people established a great khanate in the steppes of present-day Mongolia at the beginning of the 5 th century. This state, which lived for about 150 years, continued the legacy of the Asian Huns. Some studies have been conducted on the history of the Rourans. In this study, we wanted to make some evaluations on the process of the establishment of their state, writing, religion, lifestyle and social structure based on previously little-mentioned aspects. Additionally, with the emergence of researchers attributing the Kh & uuml;is Tolgoi Inscription to the Rouran, we have made some new observations. We have examined these topics: i) We do not agree with the general evaluation of the "deserter movement" regarding the process of establishing the foundations of the Rouran state by ancestor of the Rourans, Rourans started the process of establishing a state within the scope of steppe traditions and clan system. ii) The Rouran used Chinese, Sogd and Brahmi scripts (if it is belonging to Rouran) iii) Although the Rouran rulers believed in a monotheistic religion and shamanism, they were interested in Buddha religion, like other steppe peoples iv) The Chinese viewpoint towards the Rouran is not different from that of other steppe peoples, but the Chinese especially emphasize that they are not clean v) Rourans also maintain the traditional nomadic culture. vi) There is a unique structure and a stratification in Rouran society, as in other steppes.