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Ambaghai

12th century · 12th century · Also known as Ambaghai Khan

Ambaghai was a khan of the Khamag Mongol confederation in the 12th century, successor of Khabul Khan and a leader of the Tayichiud clan. According to the Secret History of the Mongols, he was seized by the Tatars while escorting his daughter to her marriage and handed over to the Jin dynasty, who executed him. His death fed the long feud between the Mongols and the Tatars.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

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