THE FALL AND GENERATİON OF THE KHAZAR KHAGANATE: REGİONAL ETHNOPOLİTİCAL CHANGES

The article examines the collapse of the Khazar Khaganate in the 11th century, analyzes the causes of its decline, internal and external factors that led to the political and cultural crisis, as well as the significance of this process for understanding the dynamics of medieval Eurasia. Methodology: This research is based on the methods of historical analysis and an integrated approach, which includes the study of historical sources, archaeological data, as well as the application of modern theories and concepts in the field of medieval history. Important attention is paid to the interrelation of external economic and internal political factors that influenced the development and decline of the Khazar Khaganate. Scientific novelty: The work is a contribution to the study of the causes of the collapse of the Khazar Khaganate, especially in the context of the interaction of external threats and internal problems such as ethnic and religious differences, political instability and economic crisis. Special attention is paid to the role of the Byzantine Empire, Rus, and nomadic tribes such as the Pechenegs and Cumans in the process of weakening the khaganate. Conclusions: The collapse of the Khazar Khaganate was the result of a combination of various factors: external military threats, including clashes with Russia and Byzantium, as well as internal problems, including ethnic and religious conflicts, which contributed to political and social instability. The weakening of military power, dependence on mercenaries and the deteriorating economic situation further aggravated the situation of the khaganate. The influence of the foreign policy of neighboring states, as well as the religious assimilation of the elite, also played a role in the collapse of the Khazar state. The fall of the khaganate became a vivid example of how external threats and internal contradictions can lead to the rapid decline of even a powerful state that played a key role in the trade and political relations of Medieval Eurasia.