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Muhammad ibn Mas'ud

Tamghach Khan

Born
Unknown
Died
1178 AD
Reigned
1171–1178 AD
Khanate
Karakhanid Khaganate

Overview

Muhammad, son of Mas'ud, ruled the Western Khanate from 1171 to 1178. His reign is known mostly from coins, which give him the title Tamghach Khan.

Rise to Power

He followed his father in 1171.

Rule and Achievements

  • Ruled Samarkand as a vassal of the Kara Khitai

Legacy

On his death in 1178 the throne passed to the sons of Husayn. The coin record names one of them, Abd al-Khaliq, as khan for a short time in 1178–79, before his brother Ibrahim.

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