Overview
Danishmendji, a descendant of Ögedei rather than of Chagatai, was the first of the puppet khans through whom the Turkic amirs of Transoxiana ruled the western half of the Chagatai Khanate. Power lay with Qazaghan, chief of the Qara'unas.
Rise to Power
Qazaghan raised him to the khanship in 1346 after defeating and killing Qazan Khan.
Rule and Achievements
- Reigned in name while Qazaghan governed the ulus
Legacy
Qazaghan had him executed in 1348 and replaced him with Bayan Qulï. His son Soyurghatmish was later khan under Timur.