Qurumushi or Qurmushi was an Ilkhanate commander of Keraite origin who served as Mongol viceroy of Georgia.
13 Facts About Qurumushi
Qurumushi was from Tongqayit clan of Keraite tribe who migrated from Mongolia accompanying Hulagu's army.
Qurumushi was a member of the force tasked by Tekuder with severing the connection between princes Arghun and Qonqurtay in 1284.
Qurumushi was tasked by Arghun with overseeing Vakhtang II of Georgia after Demetre II's execution in 1289.
Qurumushi changed sides frequently over rapid successions of Gaykhatu, Baydu and Ghazan and ended up choosing the victorious side.
Qurumushi captured Baydu in Nakhchivan, 1295 after pursuing him with a 4,000-strong army.
David entrenched himself in the Mtiuleti mountains while Qurumushi installed George V as his successor.
Qurumushi fought in Battle of Wadi al-Khaznadar as the commander of the 3rd contingent in right, after Ghazan himself, Elbasmish and Chichak noyans.
Qurumushi himself was sentenced to 100 blows by Chupan, which was insulting to him.
Qurumushi captured Nakhchivan after the battle and started an alliance with fellow Kerait emir Irinjin.
Qurumushi fled but captured by Khaja Badr al-Din Lu'lu' near the river Kur and sent to Soltaniyeh.
Qurumushi was executed on seventh day of executions with nails stuck into him and shot in the chest with arrows.
Qurumushi had at least two sons, who fled to Golden Horde after their father's defeat.