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Jani Beg

Type Figure Region Golden Horde Time c. 1310–1357 Also known as Jani Bek

Jani Beg (c.1310–1357) was the eighth khan of the Golden Horde, succeeding in 1342 and ruling until 1357;…

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  1. c. 1320–1341Sarai · Lower VolgaAs a son of Özbeg Khan, Jani Beg was active at the khan's court during his brother Djanibek's reign, accumulating political and military capital that laid the foundation for his accession in 1342.
  2. 1342–1357Sarai · Lower VolgaAfter acceding in 1342 he maintained control over the Russian principalities and steppe trade routes; in the late 1340s the Black Death arrived via eastern trade routes, devastating his lands. He also intervened in the Ilkhanate's internal succession disputes, supporting Ghazan's line.

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