Abstract:

Propaganda is an old technique used effectively in almost every corner of social and political life these days. Regardless of the application area, propaganda represents a process of persuasion process and is seen to have been used as a method throughout history. Propaganda, whose method goas as far back as the history of society, is understood to have been carried out using various means in different societies; these days, its sphere of influence has expanded considerably with the widespread use of communication tools. Studies on the history of propaganda have focused on the different tools and techniques used in fulfilling this purpose. Inscriptions stand out as one of the most effective and frequently used methods, especially when dealing with ancient times. Our study is based on the expressions in the Orkhon Inscriptions, evaluating them in the context of propaganda and the elements of psychological warfare. The Orkhon Inscriptions have very rich content, especially in terms of military terminology, and their discourses on political and social life present a favorable image in this regard. In addition, the study includes some explanations about the structure of the Orkhon army of the period through the military terminology in the inscriptions.

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