Overview
Kulun Beg, called Baimei Qaghan in Chinese, was raised by the remaining Türks after Özmish was killed in 744. He was Özmish's son or brother; sources differ. He tried in vain to hold the khaganate together.
Rise to Power
He was enthroned in 744 by those Türks who did not accept the Basmyl qaghan.
Rule and Achievements
- Held out for about a year against the Uyghurs, Basmyl and Karluks
Legacy
Kulun Beg tried to escape but was captured by the Uyghurs and beheaded in 745. He was the last qaghan of the Ashina house that had ruled since Bumin in 552.