Pei Xingjian

Tang dynasty map of its Western territories, showing Tokharistan (吐火罗) in the area of Bactria, at the exterme west of Chinese-controlled territories.

Pei Xingjian (Chinese: 裴行儉), courtesy name Shouyue (Chinese: 守約) was a Tang dynasty general and politician. He was best known for his victory over the Khan of Western Turkic Khaganate Ashina Duzhi in 679 CE. He was also responsible for escorting the Sasanian Persian king-in-exile Narsieh to Persia which was occupied by Arab conquerors. He dedicated most of his life to dealing with Turkic tribes in the Anxi Protectorate.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Old Book of Tang Vol.84". Wikisource.
  2. ^ "Old Book of Tang Vol.198". Wikisource.

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