Möngke Khan

Also known as Mungke, Mengge, Möngke, Xian Zong, Yuán Xiànzōng, Manku Qā’ān

Fourth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire

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Möngke Khan was the fourth ruler of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, succeeding his brother Kublai Khan's predecessors in leading one of history's largest territorial powers. His reign mattered because he oversaw significant administrative reforms, continued military campaigns, and shaped the direction of Mongol rule before passing leadership to his more famous brother Kublai Khan.

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: Mongol Empire
Place of birth: Mongol Empire
Place of death: Diaoyu Fortress
Father: Tolui
Mother: Sorghaghtani Beki
Occupation: khan
Position held: emperor
Family: Borjigin
Image: Möngke Khan.jpg

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date of birth: 1209-01-11
date of death: 1259-08-11
Commons category: Möngke Khan
place of burial: Burkhan Khaldun
name in native language: Мөнх
ethnic group: Mongols
described by source: New History of Yuan
temple name: 憲宗
posthumous name: 桓肅皇帝

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Möngke Khan (also Möngke Khagan or Möngke; 11 January 1209 – 11 August 1259) was the fourth khagan of the Mongol Empire, ruling from 1 July 1251 to 11 August 1259. He was the first Khagan from the Toluid line, and made significant reforms to improve the administration of the Empire during his reign. Under Möngke, the Mongols conquered Iraq and Syria as well as the Dali Kingdom (modern Yunnan).

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