Ashina Shibobi


Ashina Shibobi — was a lesser khagan, who ruled the eastern wing of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate.

Early life

Ashina Shibobi was born to Shibi Qaghan. Shibobi was made Nipu shad by Chuluo Qaghan and Tolis khagan by Illig Qaghan.

Career

After the downfall of the Sui dynasty, Ashina Shibobi joined his uncle, Illig Qaghan's raids against the Tang dynasty. On 12 August 624, their armies clashed west of Binzhou. Emperor Taizong then went to Shibobi to seek a peace deal.
In 628, Kumo Xi tribes rose in rebellion against the Eastern Turkic Khaganate. Shibobi was unsuccessful in defeating the rebels, which angered the Khagan. After Yukuk Shad was defeated by Huige chief Yaoluge Pusa, Shibobi was ordered to pursue and defeat Yaoluge Pusa, but in late April, he was defeated. Illig ordered him to be flogged and imprisoned for 10 days. Taizong used this opportunity to encourage Shibobi to flee to the Tang.
On 21 April 628, Shibobi asked Taizong to help him fight Illig. In December of the following year, Shibobi fully submitted to the Tang and was given 700 families as a reward to serves as general for the dynasty. He died, while on his way to Chang'an, near Binzhou.

Family

Shibobi married Princess Huainan, daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui.