Özmiş Khagan
Ozmish Qaghan 乌苏 | |
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Qaghan of the Second Turkic Khaganate | |
Reign | 742 - 744 |
Predecessor | Kutluk Yabgu Khagan (claimant) Ashina Shi (Basmyl chief) |
Successor | Kulun Beg (in Tujue) Ashina Shi (Basmyl chief) |
Born | Ashina Wusimishi |
Died | January 6, 744 |
House | Ashina |
Father | Pan Kul Tigin |
Özmiş Khagan (Chinese: 乌苏
Background
[edit]His father Pan Kul Tigin was a shad (governor) of the empire during the reign of Bilge Kutluk Khagan. Although Pan Kül Tigin had staged a successful coup against Kutluk Bilge, he was killed during a battle against Ashina Shi and his Basmyls. Following a short and turbulent term where Kutlug Yabgu Kagan tried to restore the authority without success, Özmiş was elected as the new khagan in 742.
Reign
[edit]The policy of Tang China was to vassalize all people to the north of Chinese border line and Özmiş was also expected to pay respect. Initially, Özmiş agreed to visit emperor Xuanzong’s court and pay respect to the emperor, but then he changed his mind and tried to keep his independence. His reluctance annoyed the emperor and the emperor tasked his general Wang Zhongsi (
References
[edit]- ^ Ahmet Taşağıl:Göktürkler, AKDTYK yayınları, ISBN 978-975-16-2460-4, p. 358-9