Tardu

MedievalEmperorGokturk Khaganate550 — 603

Yabghu who nearly reunited the Turkic khaganate.

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Quick Facts

Born

550

Died

603

Country

Gokturk Khaganate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)80

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score61.6

Tardu — Complete Timeline

576 AD

Appointment as Yabghu of the Western Turkic KhaganatePolitical Action◆ Major

Tardu was appointed Yabghu (viceroy) of the western part of the First Turkic Khaganate by his father Ist

AppointmentWestern Turkic KhaganateSilk Road

Impact: regional

581 AD

Rebellion against the Eastern Turkic KhaganateWar◆ Major

After the death of Taspar Qaghan, Tardu rebelled against the Eastern Turkic Khaganate, seeking to reunite the khaganate under his rule. This led to a prolonged civil war that devastated the steppe and weakened both sides.

RebellionCivil WarTurkic Khaganates

Impact: regionaldestructive

601 AD

Siege of Chang'anWar◆ Major

Tardu led a major invasion of Sui China, besieging the capital Chang'an. The Sui emperor Yang Jian organized a successful defense, and Tardu was forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses, ending his threat to China.

InvasionSui DynastySiege

Impact: regionaldestructive

603 AD

Death and failure to reunite the khaganatePolitical Action

Tardu died in exile after his failed campaign against China. His death ended the attempt to reunite the Turkic Khaganate, and the Western Khaganate fell into decline, eventually being absorbed by the Eastern Khaganate.

DeathFailureTurkic Khaganate

Impact: regionaltragic