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Mansur Arslan Khan

Arslan Khan

Born
Unknown
Died
c. 1024–25
Reigned
1017–1024 AD
Khanate
Karakhanid Khaganate

Overview

Mansur, son of Ali, held the senior title of Arslan Khan after his brother Ahmad's death. His reign marks the end of Alid supremacy; after him the senior title passed to the Hasanids.

Rise to Power

While Ahmad was still alive, Mansur took the title Arslan Khan at Balasagun, which led to war between the brothers. On Ahmad's death around 1017–18 he became sole supreme khan.

Rule and Achievements

  • Ruled as supreme khan from Balasagun
  • Faced the rise of the Hasanid prince Ali Tegin, who seized Bukhara and Samarkand around 1020

Legacy

He died or left power around 1024–25. The senior title went to Muhammad Toghan Khan of the Hasanid line, and the Alid princes kept Fergana and their lesser titles until Ibrahim Tamghach Khan's rise.

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