Career
Although this suggests that Bayan was a man of some importance, nothing more is definitely known about Toktu"s basis of support. However, before Toktu managed to implement any recorded policy, he was faced with a rebellion and attempted to flee the country. The 17th century Volga Bulgar compilation Ja"far Tarikh (a work of disputed authenticity) represents Azan Tokta (ie, Toktu) as the son of the otherwise unattested Kermek, who was a son of the former Bulgarian monarch Suvar (ie, Sevar).
