Külüg Qaghan


Külüg Bilge Qaghan — 5th leader of Uyghur Khaganate. His Tang invested title was Zhongzhen Qaghan. He was born around 772/773.

Reign

He was a minor when his father was died. His was known as Panguan Tegin raised to throne after his father's death. His reign was very brief - 5 months.

Death

There are two different versions regarding his circumstance of death. According to one account he was killed by his brother, who for a time usurped the throne. Another account suggested that Külüg Qaghan was poisoned by a khatun - E, who happened to be a granddaughter of Pugu Huai'en.His throne was usurped by his brother, however he too killed by nobles who in turn raised his minor son Achuo to the throne.
His death happened just before Uyghurs suffered a heavy defeat under Grand Chancellor Inanchu Bilge of Xiedie against Tibetans who were aided by Karluk Yabgu State ruler Alp Burguchan who united Chigils, Bulaqs and Shatuo, near Beshbaliq. As the result Yang Xigu Commander of Beiting Protectorate committed suicide.