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- 3. One of the main Kyrgyz tribes involved in conflicts during the unification period
- 4. Important Kyrgyz tribe that played a role in battles and resistance against enemies
- 6. Mountain range significant in Kyrgyz culture, often referenced in folklore and history
- 9. Legendary hero and central figure in the Kyrgyz epic, symbolizing unity and resistance
- 10. Century in which Kyrgyz tribes began their significant efforts toward independence (the number in words)
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- 1. Ethnic group that struggled for independence and whose formation solidified in the 16th-17th centuries
- 2. Mongol-origin tribe that was both ally and rival to the Kyrgyz during the period
- 5. Form of governance led by a khan; many Central Asian territories were ruled this way
- 7. Name of leader who unified Kyrgyz tribes in the 19th century; honored as a national hero
- 8. Region known for its fierce warriors and critical battles in the fight for independence