This article explores the historical and geopolitical factors surrounding the assassination of the Western Turkic Khagan in a Chinese palace in 619 AD, shedding light on the Turko-Chinese rivalry in Central Asia along the Silk Road. This article also emphasizes the role of the Silk Road as a battleground for nomadic and settled civilizations and highlights the enduring impact of Turko-Chinese interactions on the history of Central Asia. To read more: https://www.timeprinternews.com