Overview
Ashina Funian was made qaghan by the rebel chief Ashide Bengü after Nishufu's death and carried on the revolt against the Tang.
Rise to Power
He was raised in 680 to continue the uprising.
Rule and Achievements
- Led the second phase of the Türk revolt of 679–681
Legacy
In 681 Pei Xingjian persuaded him to surrender, promising to spare him. The Tang court overruled the promise, and on 5 December 681 Funian and 53 other Türks were executed in Chang'an. The next year Ilterish Qaghan began the revolt that founded the Second Türk Khaganate.