Yesun Temur (Есөнтөмөр; Chinese: 也孙帖木儿) was a Tengric khan (r. 1337–1339)[1] of Chagatai Khanate. He was the younger brother of Changshi Khan. Their father was prince Ebugen who was the son of Duwa, the Chagatai Khan. Yesun Temur's name literally means "Nine Iron" in the Mongolian language.
| Yesun Temur | |
|---|---|
| Khan of the Chagatai Khanate | |
| Reign | 1337–1339 |
| Predecessor | Changshi |
| Successor | 'Ali-Sultan |
| Father | Ebugen |
In order to take power, Yesun Temur is said to have poisoned (murdered) his brother in 1337. 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 1339.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Baumer, Christoph (30 May 2016). The History of Central Asia: The Age of Islam and the Mongols. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 319. ISBN 978-1-83860-940-5.
- ^ Baumer, Christoph (30 May 2016). The History of Central Asia: The Age of Islam and the Mongols. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 319. ISBN 978-1-83860-940-5.
External links
edit- Ц.Энхчимэг - "Монголын цагаадайн улс" 2006 он
- W. Barthold - Turkestan Down to the Mongol Invasion
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