 The first ruler mentioned with the title of Bukhar Khudah is named Bindu, who was killed in 681 by the Umayyad general Salm ibn Ziyad during the first Arab attempts to conquer Transoxiana.He was succeeded by his few months-old son Tughshada.However, the kingdom was in reality controlled by Tughshada's mother, who is only known by her title of Khatun, and is celebrated in the local historical tradition for her wisdom and capable management.