Kutlug I Bilge Kagan

MedievalEmperorUyghur Khaganate705 — 747

Founder of the Uyghur Khaganate.

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Quick Facts

Born

705

Died

747

Country

Uyghur Khaganate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)73

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score55.5

Kutlug I Bilge Kagan — Complete Timeline

744 AD

Foundation of the Uyghur KhaganatePolitical Action

Kutlug I Bilge Kagan led the Uyghur tribes in overthrowing the Second Turkic Khaganate. He proclaimed himself khagan, establishing the Uyghur Khaganate with its capital at Ordu-Baliq.

FoundationUyghur KhaganateIndependence

Impact: regionalconstructive

745 AD

Alliance with the Tang dynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

Kutlug I Bilge Kagan formed an alliance with the Tang dynasty against the remnants of the Turkic Khaganate. This alliance secured Tang recognition of the Uyghur Khaganate and provided military support.

AllianceTang DynastyDiplomacy

Impact: regionalconstructive

747 AD

Consolidation of Uyghur powerPolitical Action◆ Major

Kutlug I Bilge Kagan consolidated Uyghur control over the former Turkic territories, incorporating tribes such as the Basmyls and Karluks. He established a centralized administration and promoted trade.

ConsolidationAdministrationTrade

Impact: regionalconstructive

Death and successionPolitical Action

Kutlug I Bilge Kagan died in 747, succeeded by his son Bogu Qaghan. His death marked the end of the founding phase of the Uyghur Khaganate, which continued to expand under his successors.

DeathSuccessionLegacy

Impact: regional