Overview
Ahmad, son of Hasan Bughra Khan, ruled the Eastern Khanate as Arslan Khan for about a quarter century. He was the last Eastern khan to face the Kara Khitai as an independent ruler.
Rise to Power
He succeeded his father in 1102.
Rule and Achievements
- Ruled from Kashgar
- Around 1128 his forces defeated the Kara Khitai, then moving west under Yelü Dashi, who were trying to take Kashgar
Legacy
He died around 1128 and was succeeded by his son Ibrahim. The coin record attests him in 1102 and is unclear about the years that follow.