Asian Country by History

This country was the main source of cowrie shells, which were once used as currency.

One of the founders of the earliest precursor of this country was Janibek Khan, son of Barak, Khan of the Golden Horde.

The Johor and Pahang Sultanates were located in what is now this country.

A civil war began in this country on 5th May 1992, less than eight months after the country became independent, and lasted until 27th June 1997.

The founder of this country fought the Ottoman Empire in March 1893, after Ottoman officials had imprisoned sixteen of the area's tribal leaders.

The ancestors of the people of this country established a khaganate that existed between the 9th and 10th centuries, centred on the upper Yenisei River.

This country was the site of the largest British surrender in history.

This country was invaded by its northern neighbour in 1991.

The ruins of Gonur Depe, Jeitun and Merv are located in this country.

In ancient times, this country was controlled by twelve city-kingdoms.

This country's capital was one of the capitals of the Durrani Empire.

A precursor of this country was the first successful secular democratic republic in the Turkic and Muslim worlds.

One of the precursors of this country collapsed shortly after being invaded by the Konbaung dynasty, who had to withdraw a few months after the invasion when their capital was threatened by the Chinese.

In the late 2000s, the monarchy of this country was abolished and it became a federal republic.

The dominant Phoenician cities were located in what is now this country.

This country became independent on 26th March 1971, before which it was a province of a country it does not border.

This country's third president, who first came to power after leading a military coup in 1961, was assassinated on 26th October 1979.

This country won a war fought in 1973, which began on a holy day.

The principality of Muang Phuan was located within what is now this country.

The ancient city-states of Ebla, Mari and Ugarit were located within what is now this country.