Alp Tarkhan

Alp Tarkhan

A Khazar general active in the Khazar-Arab Wars wars of the early 700s. It is unclear whether "Alp Tarkhan" is a name or a title. The Old Turkic word "Alp" means hero, and was an element in such names as Alp Arslan, but could also be used as a title for a victorious general. Similarly, "Tarkhan" or "warlord" could be used as both a personal name and a military rank.


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