Qonqurtai was a Mongol prince and viceroy of Anatolia for the Ilkhanate khanate.
11 Facts About Qonqurtai
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Qonqurtai was born to Hulagu Khan and Ajuja Aguchi, his Khitan concubine wife.
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Qonqurtai was Hulagu's ninth son and was the senior commander during the reign of his brother Abaqa.
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Qonqurtai was twice appointed as viceroy of Anatolia, first during the reign of Abaqa and then under Tekuder.
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Qonqurtai was appointed as commander of Ilkhanid army in Anatolia with Shams al-Din Juvayni as his vizier after the Battle of Elbistan in 1277 to support the Sultanate of Rum against revolting Turcomans.
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Qonqurtai pursued Jimri, a claimant to Seljuk throne, and attacked his patrons - the Karamanids.
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Qonqurtai further authorised Sahib Ata to act on his behalf.
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Qonqurtai aided Kaykhusraw III's efforts to subdue Karamanids and Eshrefids in 1282.
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However, Qonqurtai had to cease his activities upon hearing the death of Abaqa.
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Qonqurtai was re-appointed as viceroy of Anatolia the same day.
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Qonqurtai was described as a wise ruler in Zafarnamah by Hamdullah Mustawfi, while Qalawun considered him as a not only dishonorable, but a cruel man.