Apa Qaghan
Apa Qaghan (Chinese: 阿波可汗, Modern Chinese: Pinyin: ābō kěhàn, Wade-Giles: a-po k'o-han, Middle Chinese: (Guangyun) [ʔɑ˥˩puɑ˥˩ kʰɑ˥ɣɑn˩˥], personal name: 大邏便/大逻便, dàluóbiàn, ta-lo-pien, reigned: 581–587) was son of Muqan Qaghan, declared himself qaghan of the Turkic Khaganate. His claim of power came with the will of Taspar. He did not accept Ishbara Qaghan as rightful emperor, leading to Gokturk Civil War.
| Apa Qaghan 阿波可汗 | |
|---|---|
| Tegin of Bukhara | |
| Reign | 581 - 587 |
| Successor | Yangsu Tegin |
| Died | 587 |
| House | Ashina |
| Father | Muqan Qaghan |
Life
He allied himself with Tardu and Tamgan - sons of Istemi.[1] However he soon lost most major battles and retreated to Bukhara. He died soon in 587. Succeeded by his younger brother, Yangsu Tegin.
References
- 1908-1977., Gafurov, B. G. (Bobodzhan Gafurovich) (2005). Central Asia : pre-historic to pre-modern times. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies (Kolkata, India). Delhi: Shipra Publications. ISBN 8175412461. OCLC 63170679.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
Apa Qaghan | ||
| Preceded by none |
Khagan of the Turkic Khaganate of Apa line 581–587 |
Succeeded by Yangsu Tegin |
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