Nation

Exploring History of Kurultai in Steppe Civilization

By Aiman Nakispekova on 22 August 2026

ASTANA – The Kurultai has long served as one of the defining institutions of governance across the Eurasian steppe. Long before the emergence of the Kazakh Khanate, assemblies of tribal leaders gathered to settle disputes, legitimize rulers, declare war and shape the political course of nomadic states.  Over time,...