The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The Kurultai has long served as one of the defining institutions of governance across the Eurasian steppe. Long before the emergence of the Kazakh Khanate, assemblies of tribal leaders gathered to settle disputes, legitimize rulers, declare war and shape the political course of nomadic states.  Over time, the Kurultai evolved from a gathering… The post Exploring History of Kurultai in Steppe Civiliza...