Bachman Khan

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Bachman Khan (circa 1210 - 1239 or 1240) was a ruler of Kimak Khanate. After his land was conquered by Batu, he leaded a rebellion against the Mongols (see Bachman movement). The rebellion was unsuccessful, Bachman Khan was captured by the Mongols and executed later.

Bachman Khan is mentioned in several Tatar and Nogay legends, some nomad clans originated from Bachman.

  • (Tatar) "Baçman xan". Tatar Encyclopedia. (2002). Kazan: Tatarstan Republic Academy of Sciences Institution of the Tatar Encyclopaedia.
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