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Wang Khan

Type Figure Region Mongolian Plateau Time c. 1140–1203 Also known as Togrul、Toghrol、Kereit Khan

Wang Khan (Toghul, d. 1203) was the leader of the Kereit tribe, granted the title of king by the Jin dynasty, hence the name Wang Khan.…

Timeline

  1. 1183–1196Kereit royal camp · Mongolian PlateauWang Khan and Temüjin's father Yesügei had once been anda (sworn brothers). When Temüjin fell into distress, he sought refuge with Wang Khan and was taken in as an adopted son. Wang Khan sent troops to help Temüjin attack the Merkit, Tatars, and other tribes, making him the strongest backer during Temüjin's rise.
  2. 1202–1203Kereit territory · Mongolian PlateauWang Khan's son Senggum grew suspicious of Temüjin's expanding power; father and son conspired to ambush and kill him but failed. Temüjin struck first, routing the Kereit army in 1203. Wang Khan fled in defeat and was killed by the Naimans; the Kereit tribe was destroyed.

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