Accession of Ghazan

Timeline

1. 1295Khorasan · KhorasanGhazan rose as Arghun's legitimate son, gaining support from generals such as Nawruz and some princes, and launched a military campaign against Baydu's regime; the two sides contested around Tabriz.
2. 1295Tabriz · East Azerbaijan ProvinceGhazan's forces defeated Baydu, who was captured and executed. Ghazan formally acceded as Ilkhan at Tabriz, immediately set about reforming finances and implementing Islamization policies, and prepared to renew war against Mamluk Syria.