Overview
Ashina Nishufu was proclaimed qaghan in 679 by the Türk chiefs Ashide Wenfu and Ashide Fengzhi of the Chanyu Protectorate, who rose against Tang rule. It was the first attempt in fifty years to restore the Eastern Türk Khaganate.
Rise to Power
He was chosen by the rebel chiefs as a member of the Ashina house.
Rule and Achievements
- Led a revolt joined by the Türk tribes along the northern frontier
Legacy
In 680 the Tang general Pei Xingjian defeated the rebels, and Nishufu was killed by his own followers. The revolt continued under Ashina Funian.