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Changshi

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Changshi was one of last effective khans (r.1335-1338[1]) of Chagatai Khanate. His father was prince Ebugen who was the son of Duwa, the Chagatai Khan.

Western sources claimed that he was anti-muslim and quite tolerant toward Christians. Before his succession, Changshi sent Yuan khaan Tugh Temur 170 russian prisoners, however, he was probably nestorian. He was given a pecuniary reward from the court of Yuan Dynasty. He overthrew muslim princes from the power of the ulus in 1334-1335. But he was murdered by his family in 1338 after a short period of his reign.


Preceded by:
Buzan
Khan of Chagatai Khanate
1335-1338
Followed by:
Yesun Temur

References:

  • Turkestan Down to the Mongol Invasion - W. Barthold
  • The Cambridge History of Iran - William Bayne Fisher, John Andrew Boyle, Ilya Gershevitch
  1. ^ The Cambridge History of Iran By William Bayne Fisher, John Andrew Boyle, Ilya Gershevitch. Vol. V, p.421