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Ögedei

Type Figure Region Mongolia Time c. 1186–1241 Also known as Emperor Taizong of Yuan

Ögedei was the third son of Genghis Khan and was acclaimed as the second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire at the kurultai in 1229.…

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  1. c. 1186–1220Mongolian steppe · Mongolian PlateauÖgedei was the third son born to Genghis Khan and Börte. In his early years he campaigned with his father, was known for his steadiness and mild temper, and gradually gained political influence among his brothers.
  2. 1221–1222Khwarazm · KhwarazmIn 1221 Ögedei advanced on a separate route with Tolui and other brothers, taking part in the sieges and pacification of the cities of Khwarazm, serving as one of the commanding generals in a critical phase of the Mongol conquests.
  3. 1229–1230Köde'ü Aral · Orkhon ValleyIn 1229 Ögedei was acclaimed Great Khan at the kurultai at Köde'ü Aral, inheriting the position of supreme ruler of the empire according to Genghis Khan's testament, and set about consolidating central authority and planning further expansion.

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