Janybek Khan

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There are a number of Khans named Jani Beg in the history of the various descendant states of the empire of Genghis Khan. This page refers to the Kazakh leader. See below for other related names.

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Janybek (or Janibek, Zhanibek, Jani Beg) Khan was a co-leader of a new Kazakh khanate, following a successful rebellion against the Uzbek Khan Abulkhair in 1465 and 1466. He led the splinter group along with Kerei (or Girei or Keray), who was his relative, and who was also descended from the famous Urus Khan of the White Horde. For his wisdom, he was given the title "Az", meaning "the wise" in the Kazakh language, and so was called Az-Zhanibek. His son, Kasym Khan codified the laws of his people.

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Jani Beg, (?–1357) Khan of the Golden Horde