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Ariq Böke

1219–1266 · 13th century

Ariq Böke was a grandson of Genghis Khan and the youngest brother of Möngke and Kublai. After Möngke's death in 1259 he claimed the title of Great Khan with support in Mongolia, while Kublai claimed it in China. Kublai defeated him in the civil war that followed, securing the foundation of the Yuan Dynasty.

Ariq Böke
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Chagatai EmpireFoundationMongol EmpireGovernance, DeclineYuan DynastyFoundationElective monarchyWeaknessesNomadic confederationHistory, Weaknesses, Summary

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