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1. Bilge Khagan

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   Accession and Early Reign
   Bilge Khagan ascended the throne following the death of his father, Ilterish Khagan, and the brief, troubled reign of his older brother, Mocho Khan (r. 711–716 CE). The early years of his rule were marked by significant internal instability following a series of disastrous punitive campaigns against the Tang Dynasty and internal rebellions, particularly those involving the restless Uyghur tribes.
   His authority was significantly bolstered by the presence and loyalty of Kül Tigin, w…