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Accession of Gaykhatu

Type Event Region Ilkhanate Time 1291

In 1291, after Arghun's death, his uncle Gaykhatu was enthroned as khan with the support of the Ilkhanate's princes and ministers, establishing his c…

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  1. 1291Tabriz · East Azerbaijan ProvinceAfter Arghun's death, the Ilkhanate court and princes deliberated over the succession. Gaykhatu, a prince of Kublai's line and Arghun's uncle, emerged as a strong candidate with the support of nobles and ministers.
  2. 1291Tabriz · East Azerbaijan ProvinceGaykhatu formally succeeded as Ilkhan, maintaining military pressure on the Mamluks in Syria and continuing diplomatic contacts with the remnants of the European crusaders. His later reign was fraught with crisis due to fiscal experiments and noble discontent.

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