Ashina Duoxifu


Ashina Duoxifu or Eletmiš Yabɣu — was a younger brother of Ilterish Qaghan and Qapaghan Qaghan in the Second Turkic Khaganate.

Life

Ashina Duoxifu took part in the Second Turkic Khaganate's war against the Toquz Oγuz with his brother Ilterish Qaghan between 682 and 687 near the Tuul River. He was made governor of the eastern wing. He was appointed to this position by Ilterish in 687 and was reconfirmed by his other brother Qapaghan Qaghan in 699. He was mainly active in Ongi Steppe.

Family

He had several issues:

Death and legacy

He was killed by Kol Tegin as a part of coup against Inel Qaghan in 716. He was succeeded by his son Bilgä Išbara Tamγan Tarqan as he submitted to Bilge Qaghan. His son ordered Ongi Inscription to be erected in his honour.