Ruler Profile · Pre-Mongolian Origins

Yujiulü Dengshuzi

Khagan

Born
Unknown
Died
555 AD
Reigned
553–555 AD
Khanate
Rouran Khaganate

Overview

Dengshuzi was the last khagan of the western Rouran after the Türk revolt. In 555 he fled with about 3,000 followers to the Western Wei, which handed them over to the Türk khagan Muqan; they were put to death.

Rise to Power

He was raised as khagan by the remaining Rouran after the death of Anagui and the short reigns of Tiefa and Dengzhu.

Rule and Achievements

  • Led the last Rouran resistance against the Türks

Legacy

Under pressure from Muqan, the Western Wei surrendered Dengshuzi and his followers in 555, and they were killed. With them the Rouran Khaganate ended.

Yujiulü Dengshuzi | QAGHAN