Overview
Qonichi, also called Köchü, son of Orda's eldest son Sartaqtay, ruled the left wing for about two decades. Rashid al-Din describes his realm as remote and almost independent of the khans at Sarai.
Rise to Power
He succeeded his uncle Qun-Quran around 1280.
Rule and Achievements
- Kept friendly relations with the Yuan emperor Kublai and the Ilkhans against Kaidu and the Chagatayids
- Ruled in peace, according to Rashid al-Din, and did not attend the court of the Golden Horde khan
Legacy
He died in 1302 and was succeeded by his son Bayan.