Uzes were medieval Turkic people in East Europe known as Tork in Russian chronicles. Roots trace back to Oghuz Yabgu State (750-1055) east of Caspian Sea. Fought alongside Khazar Khaganate against Pechenegs in 10th century. Moved west after Khazar disintegration due to Kypchak raids
Jand was first mentioned in 10th century as Oghuz Turkish settlement. Site likely lay near modern Qyzylorda or at Khorkhut railway station. Town was significant Oghuz settlement with Muslim traders
Oghuz was a Turkic tribe active in Central Asia and Middle East from 10th century. Name likely derived from Old Turkish 'oq' or 'öküz' meaning 'ox'. Orhon and Yenisey Inscriptions mention various Oghuz groups from 681-742. Uighurs were one of nine sub-tribes of Toquz-Oghuz
Scythians are considered ancestors of modern Turks. Herodotus documented daily life similar to Turkish culture. Anna Komnena called Turkic Pechenegs "Scythians". Attaleiates referred to Pechenegs as "Scythians near Danube"