siege was unsuccessful and, after losing in six skirmishes, the Türks lifted it.

Crisis

In violation of custom, the throne was taken by Qapaghan's son Inel Qaghan in 716. Inel and his supporters were killed by Ilterish's son Kul Tigin, who had the support of many Turkic families, and gave the throne to his elder brother Bilge Qaghan, who ruled from 716 to 734.

Bilge Qaghan took the throne at a time when the

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