17 Facts About Baydu

Baydu was the son of Taraqai, who was in turn the fifth son of Hulagu Khan.

Baydu succeeded his cousin Gaykhatu as khan of the Ilkhanate in 1295.

Baydu's father was Hulagu's fifth son and was killed by lightning strike on his way to Iran.

Baydu participated in Abaqa Khan's invasion of Syria in 1281.

Baydu was considered one of candidates to the Ilkhanid throne after death of Arghun.

However he refused the throne, stating throne belongs to the brother or a son according to yassa, while Mahmud Aqsarai simply states that when Baydu didn't appear at the kurultai, Gaykhatu was enthroned instead.

Baydu stood stationed in Baghdad and even travelled to the coronation feast of the new khan Gaykhatu.

However, after getting drunk Gaykhatu insulted Baydu telling one of his servants to hit Baydu.

Baydu left hastily towards to his appanage near Baghdad leaving his son Qipchak as a hostage in Gaykhatu's court.

Baydu was supported by Oirat emir Chichak, Lagzi Kuregen, El-Temur and Todachu Yarquchi, who followed him to Baghdad.

Little he knew that Taghachar already shifted allegiance to Baydu who left for his encampment at night.

Baydu was considered easygoing and controllable, and under him, the Ilkhanate was divided among the co-conspirators.

Baydu explained the fact that Ghazan was away during events leading to Gaykhatu's fall, therefore nobles had no choice but to raise him to throne.

Baydu's forces commanded by Ildar Oghul met him near Qazvin.

Baydu had strong sympathies to Christianity, but was required to act outwardly as a Muslim.

Baydu was urged by his followers to rid himself of Ghazan, the son of Arghun Khan, but refused out of affection.

Baydu had three consorts, two of them from Qutlugkhanid dynasty:.