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Teguder

Type Figure Region West Asia Time c. 1240–1284 Also known as Tegüder、Ahmad Tekuder

Ilkhan (1282–1284), son of Hulegu, who converted to Islam as Ahmad, provoked Mongol backlash, and was defeated and executed by Arghun in 1284.

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  1. c. 1240–1282Tabriz · IranTeguder was a son of Hulegu, the conqueror of West Asia, and was active as a royal kinsman during his brother Abaqa's reign. After Abaqa died in 1282, he seized the throne with the support of some generals.
  2. 1282–1284Tabriz · IranAfter taking the throne he openly converted to Islam, taking the name Ahmad, and adjusted diplomacy toward his Muslim subjects and the Mamluks. His policies angered the traditionalist Mongol army and royal family; his nephew Arghun rose in revolt, and in 1284 Teguder was defeated, captured, and executed.

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