 The Sarbadars had achieved independence from Togha Temur, but the two sides had subsequently come to a military stalemate.As a result of these negotiations, Yahya agreed to recognize Togha Temur as his suzerain and to pay him tribute.Furthermore, he agreed to present himself before the khan on an annual basis to renew his pledge of loyalty, something no Sarbadar leader had ever been compelled to do before.