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Chimtai

Khan

Born
Unknown
Died
c. 1360
Reigned
1344–1360
Khanate
Golden Horde (Left Wing)

Overview

Chimtai, son of Ilbasan, ruled the left wing for about fifteen years, the last of Orda's line to hold it.

Rise to Power

He succeeded his father in 1344 or 1345.

Rule and Achievements

  • Ruled the left wing under Jani Beg and Berdi Beg
  • After Berdi Beg's death in 1359, as the Golden Horde fell into anarchy, sent his brothers to take the throne at Sarai; they were killed

Legacy

He died around 1360. The left wing then passed to princes of the line of Tuqa-Timur, Jochi's thirteenth son.

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