Yesun Temur (Chagatai Khanate)
This article is about khan of the Chagatai Khanate. For Yuan emperor, see Yesün Temür (Yuan dynasty).
Yesun Temur | |
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Khan of the Chagatai Khanate | |
Reign | 1338-1342 |
Predecessor | Changshi |
Successor | 'Ali-Sultan |
Father | Ebugen |
Yesun Temur (Есөнтөмөр) was a pagan khan (r. 1338-1342) of Chagatai Khanate. He was younger brother of Changshi Khan. His name literally means "Nine Iron" in the Mongolian language.
In order to enthrone himself, Yesun Temur is said to have poisoned, or in other words murdered his brother. He regretted his action and blamed his mother for Changshi's death. His guilt caused him to become very stressed, which lead to excessive drinking. He was overthrown by 'Ali-Sultan of the House of Ogedei in 1342.
See also
References
External links
- Ц.Энхчимэг - "Монголын цагаадайн улс" 2006 он
- W. Barthold - Turkestan Down to the Mongol Invasion
Preceded by Changshi |
Khan of Chagatai Khanate 1338-1342 |
Succeeded by 'Ali-Sultan |
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