Yesun Temur (Chagatai Khanate)
This article is about khan of the Chagatai Khanate. For Yuan emperor, see Yesün Temür (Yuan dynasty).
| Yesun Temur | |
|---|---|
| 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 the younger brother of Changshi Khan. His name literally means "Nine Iron" in the Mongolian language.
In order to take power, Yesun Temur is said to have poisoned (murdered) his brother. He regretted his action and blamed his mother for Changshi's death. His guilt caused him to become very stressed, which led to excessive drinking. He was overthrown by 'Ali-Sultan of the House of Ogedei in 1342.
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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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