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10 Facts About Bayanchur Khan

1.

Bayanchur Khan is mostly famous for ordering the erection of the Tariat Inscriptions.

2.

Bayanchur Khan was born in 713 in the Hanhai Protectorate near Ganzhou and Lanzhou to Kutluk Boyla.

3.

Bayanchur Khan was created as the eastern shad in 744 by his father Kutlug Bilge Khagan, who created his elder brother Tay Bilge Tutuq as yabgu of west and heir.

4.

Bayanchur Khan spent the next 6 years ousting him in order to become heir.

5.

Bayanchur Khan spent 3 years in order to fully consolidate his rule after he succeeded in his father in 747.

6.

Bayanchur Khan captured and executed his brother Tay Bilge Tutuq who was supported by the Karluks, Basmyls, and Khitans in 750.

7.

Bayanchur Khan was enthroned in Ordu-Baliq, a new capital that was built by Chinese and Sogdian architects.

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8.

Bayanchur Khan appointed his sons as viceroys over Western and Eastern tribes.

9.

Bayanchur Khan adopted his sister-in-law and married her to Prince Li Chengcai, Prince of Dunhuang, son of Li Shouli, Prince of Bin in 758.

10.

Bayanchur Khan was created Princess Pijia by Emperor Suzong.