In this article we will delve into the fascinating world of Issik Qaghan, exploring its multiple dimensions and its impact on everyday life. From its origin to its evolution over time, Issik Qaghan has been the object of interest and study in various disciplines. We will analyze its relevance in the current context, as well as the different perspectives that exist around this topic. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we will seek to shed light on little-known aspects of Issik Qaghan, with the aim of offering a broad and enriching vision on this topic of general interest.
| Kara Issik Qaghan | |
|---|---|
| Qaghan of the First Turkic Khaganate | |
| Reign | 552 – 553 |
| Predecessor | Bumin Qaghan |
| Successor | Muqan Qaghan |
| Born | Ashina Keluo (阿史那科罗) |
| Died | 553 |
| Issue | Ishbara Qaghan Bagha Qaghan |
| House | Ashina |
| Father | Bumin Qaghan |
Kara Issik Qaghan (Chinese: 乙息記可汗; pinyin: Yǐxījì kěhàn) was the second ruler of the Turkic Khaganate.
His personal name was Ashina Keluo (Chinese: 阿史那科罗) which is reconstructible in Middle Chinese as *kʰuâ-lâ, which is transliterated as either Old Turkic Qara.[1] His regnal name Yixiji was reconstructed by Ahmet Taşağıl as Ilji.[2] He is also referred to as Ayi Qaghan (阿逸可汗) in Cefu Yuangui.[3]
During his brief rule, he defeated the Rouran khagan Yujiulü Dengzhu near Mulai Mountain to north of Woye Town (modern Wuyuan County, Inner Mongolia). He is recorded to have sent a tribute of 50,000 horses to Western Wei in May 553. He died the same year after an illness and was succeeded by his younger brother Yandou.[4]