10 Facts About Baiju Noyan

Baiju Noyan was appointed by Ogedei Khan to succeed Chormagan.

Baiju Noyan was the last direct imperial governor of the Mongol Near East; after his death Hulagu's descendants inherited domains he once commanded.

Baiju Noyan's father was a mingghan commander under Genghis Khan and he inherited this contingent upon his death.

Baiju Noyan was a second-in-command of Chormaqan and took part in an attack on Jalal ad-Din near Isfahan in 1228.

Baiju Noyan demanded the submission of Principality of Antioch too in 1244.

Baiju Noyan made a raid on Abbasid Caliphate in 1245.

Baiju Noyan led Mongol tumens to raid Syria in 1246.

Baiju Noyan received ambassadors from Pope Innocent IV in 1247.

Embassy's disrespect and Ascelin's refusal to triple genuflection angered Baiju Noyan, he insulted the pope and demanded his submission as well.

Baiju Noyan again rose to prominence as Eljigidei and his entire family were purged by Batu for his opposition to election of Mongke Khan in 1251.