Barjik
Barjik (died 731/732) was a Khazar prince who flourished in the early 8th century, he was the commander of Khazar armies during Arab–Khazar wars.
| Barjik | |
|---|---|
| Tigin of Khazaria | |
| Reign | 715 AD – 731/732 AD |
| Predecessor | Busir |
| Successor | Parsbit (Regent?) |
| Born | 7th century |
| Died | 731 AD or early 732 AD |
| Issue | Bihar? |
| Dynasty | Ashina |
Dunlop and Blankinship argue that he might have been the khagan mentioned in the Arabic sources leading the battles against the Arab armies while al-Tabari claims that he was "the son of the Khagan"; his exact status and position is unknown though he may have been the Khagan or Khagan Bek.