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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Khan of the Chagatai Khanate, in the Mongol Empire
A.K.A.
Iljigidei
Gender:
Male
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Father:
Duwa
Siblings:
Kebek
Esen Buqa I
Könchek
Duwa Temür
Tarmashirin
The details
Biography
Eljigidey was khan of the Chagatai Khanate, a division of the Mongol Empire in 1326-1329. He was the son of Duwa. After the death of his brother Kebek, Eljigidey took control of the Chagatai Khanate. He was involved in the succession struggles of the Yuan court from 1327 to 1328. His friend Kusala was enthroned as the Yuan emperor in 1328, but died suspiciously soon after that. The new Yuan emperor, Tugh Temür sent him Naimantai, a descendant of Muqali, in order to mollify his anger with an imperial seal. After only a short period of time, however, Eljigidey was overthrown by another brother, Duwa Temür.