The II. Turkish Khanate Inscription Kül Tigin was erected by his brother Bilge Kagan on the death of Kutlug İlteriş Kagan’s son Kül Tigin on 732. There are Turkish texts in Turkish-letter on the south, east and north sides of Kül Tigin inscription, the west side has a Chinese text which was writen by Tang Emperor Xuan Zong. The Chinese text of Tang Emperor Xuan Zong has been published by many researchers till today. But the majority of these publications don’t reflect completely the original of Chinese text, and also gives rise to misunderstandings. With considering the translations in this article re-read and interpreted the Chinese text on west side of Kül Tigin inscription.

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The west side of Kül Tigin Inscription, Tang Emperor Xuan Zong, Chinese text.