Yami Qaghan

Who is Yami Qaghan?

Yаmi Qaghan, personal name: Ashina Jankan, at one point known as Tolis Qaghan and after, son of Ishbara Qaghan, was the eighth qaghan of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate.

He conspired with princess Dai to overthrow Sui dynasty, but later killed her on Sui orders to marry the princess Anyi, who in turn was assassinated by Yung-Yulu. He fled to China, and returned only after the death of Tulan Qaghan. He married Princess Yicheng, and ruled as a Chinese vassal. Succeeded by Shibi Qaghan the ninth qaghan.