Overview
Yusuf, son of Muhammad, ruled Kashgar for about a quarter century under the Kara Khitai, with the title Arslan Khan. His death left the Eastern Khanate without a ruler.
Rise to Power
He followed his father around 1180.
Rule and Achievements
- Ruled Kashgar as a vassal of the Kara Khitai
- In 1204 Kashgar and Khotan rebelled against the gürkhan
Legacy
He died in 1205. His son Muhammad was held by the Kara Khitai, and Kashgar was left without a khan.