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Baydu

Type Figure Region Iran Time c. 1260–1295 Also known as Baydu、بایدو、Baydu Khan

A brief Ilkhanid ruler and Ghazan's cousin who seized power in a palace coup in early 1295, pursued pro-Buddhist, anti-Islamic policies, and was defe…

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  1. 1291–1295Tabriz · IranAs a grandson of Abaqa governing lands in Persia, he launched a coup in early 1295 while Gaikhatu was weakened, deposed Gaikhatu and declared himself khan, relying on Buddhist clergy and conservative forces.
  2. 1295Saveh · IranReigning about 74 days, his anti-Islamic policies angered the Persian military and political elite. After Ghazan rose against him, Baydu was defeated and captured near Saveh and executed the same year, the Ilkhanid throne passing to Ghazan.

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