Bogu Qaghan

MedievalEmperorUyghur Khaganate724 — 780

Converted to Manichaeism, made it state religion.

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Quick Facts

Born

724

Died

780

Country

Uyghur Khaganate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)61

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score52.6

Bogu Qaghan — Complete Timeline

759 AD

Accession as Bogu QaghanPolitical Action◆ Major

Bogu Qaghan ascended to the throne of the Uyghur Khaganate after the death of his father. His reign saw the khaganate reach its peak in power and influence.

SuccessionKhaganateLeadership

Impact: regionalconstructive

762 AD

Suppression of the An Lushan RebellionWar◆ Major

Bogu Qaghan sent Uyghur cavalry to aid the Tang dynasty in suppressing the An Lushan Rebellion. The Uyghur forces helped recapture the Tang capital Chang'an, strengthening the alliance with Tang.

Military AidTang DynastyRebellion

Impact: regionalconstructive

763 AD

Conversion to ManichaeismCultural

Bogu Qaghan converted to Manichaeism after meeting Manichaean missionaries from Sogdiana. He declared Manichaeism the state religion of the Uyghur Khaganate, a unique development among steppe empires.

ReligionManichaeismConversion

Impact: regionalconstructive

779 AD

Assassination by Tun Bagha TarkhanPolitical Action

Bogu Qaghan was assassinated by his minister Tun Bagha Tarkhan, who opposed his pro-Sogdian policies and Manichaean conversion. This coup ended Bogu's reign and led to a shift in Uyghur policy.

AssassinationCoupPolicy Change

Impact: regionaltragic