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Ashina Duzhi

d. 679

Claimant to Western Turkic Khaganate

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About Ashina Duzhi

Ashina Duzhi (r. 676–676) was a Qaghan of the Western Turkic Khaganate following its conquest by the Tang dynasty.

Life Duzhi's connection to other members of Ashina dynasty is unknown. He was appointed commander of the Fuyan (匐延) area by Emperor Gaozong of Tang in 671, which was mostly populated by Chumukun (処木昆部) tribes. However, in 676 he proclaimed himself On Oq Qaghan or Shixing Khagan , entered alliance with Tibetans and invaded the Anxi Protectorate.

The Tang retaliated and sent Pei Xingjian. Duzhi's first act was to ask to escort the successor to the Persian throne, Narsieh to the Western Turk homeland. Duzhi himself arrived to escort only to be captured by Pei and sent to Changan.

Duzhi was replaced by Wang Fangyi (王方翼). Narsieh was appointed to rule a castle formerly belonging to Duzhi.

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Important facts

Died
679, Chang'an

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ashina Duzhi?

claimant to Western Turkic Khaganate

When did Ashina Duzhi die?

Ashina Duzhi died in 679 in Chang'an.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ashina Duzhi

· Wikidata: Q4073469

· DBpedia: Ashina Duzhi

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