Timeline of Kyrgyzstan

Chronology

13 events spanning the history of Kyrgyzstan. BCE/CE dating.

1. 745 – 840

   The Uighur of eastern Turkestan formed an empire in the north.

   The Uighur of eastern Turkestan formed an empire in the north that was ended by an invasion of the Kyrgyz peoples.

2. 1685

   Kyrgyz people settle in the area that is now Kyrgyzstan.

   Kyrgyz people settle in the area that is now Kyrgyzstan; area conquered by the Oirats, a Mongol people, after centuries of Turkic rule.

3. 1876

   Russian forces ncorporate what is now Kyrgyzstan into the Russian empire.

   Russian forces conquer the khanate of Kokand and incorporate what is now Kyrgyzstan into the Russian empire.

4. 1916 – 1917

   Many Kyrgyz seek refuge in China.

   Many Kyrgyz seek refuge in China, across the eastern border, following the Russian suppression of rebellion in Central Asia and the outbreak of civil war in the wake of the 1917 October Revolution in Russia.

5. 1920

   Many formerly nomadic Kyrgyz resettled as part of land reforms.

   Many formerly nomadic Kyrgyz resettled as part of land reforms; improvements in literacy and education made.

6. 1921

   Kyrgyzstan becomes part of the Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.

   Area of present-day Kyrgyzstan becomes part of the Turkestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (ASSR) within the Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic (RSFSR).

7. 1924

   Kara-Kirgiz Autonomous Region (renamed Kirgiz Autonomous Region in 1925) formed.

   Kara-Kirgiz Autonomous Region (renamed Kirgiz Autonomous Region in 1925) formed, corresponding to the borders of present-day Kyrgyzstan, after the Soviet authorities delineate new territories in Central Asia along ethnic lines.

8. 1936

   Kyrgyzstan becomes a constituent republic within USSR.

   Kyrgyzstan becomes a constituent republic within USSR.

9. 1991

   Kyrgyzstan acquires its present name, dropping Kirgizia, and declares independence.

   Kyrgyzstan acquires its present name, dropping Kirgizia, and declares independence.

10. 1992

    Kyrgyzstan joins the United Nations.

    Kyrgyzstan joins the United Nations.