Chongde Qaghan

MedievalEmperorUyghur Khaganate780 — 824

Uyghur khagan at the height of their power.

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Quick Facts

Born

780

Died

824

Country

Uyghur Khaganate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)73

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score56.8

Chongde Qaghan — Complete Timeline

821 AD

Accession as Chongde QaghanPolitical Action◆ Major

Chongde Qaghan ascended to the throne of the Uyghur Khaganate after the death of his father, Baoyi Qaghan. His reign marked the height of Uyghur power and influence.

SuccessionKhaganateLeadership

Impact: regionalconstructive

822 AD

Marriage to a Tang princessPolitical Action◆ Major

Chongde Qaghan married a Tang princess, Princess Taihe, to solidify the alliance with Tang China. This marriage ensured continued peace and favorable trade terms for the Uyghur Khaganate.

MarriageAllianceTang Dynasty

Impact: regionalconstructive

824 AD

Death and successionPolitical Action

Chongde Qaghan died in 824, succeeded by his brother. His death marked the beginning of a decline for the Uyghur Khaganate, which faced internal strife and external threats in subsequent years.

DeathSuccessionDecline

Impact: regional

825 AD

Peak of Uyghur powerPolitical Action

Under Chongde Qaghan, the Uyghur Khaganate reached its territorial and economic peak. The khaganate controlled the Silk Road trade routes, extracting tribute from Tang China and dominating Central Asia.

PeakPowerSilk Road

Impact: regionalconstructive