15 Facts About Tekuder

Tekuder was born c 1246 in Mongolia to Hulagu and Qutui Khatun from the Mongol Khongirad tribe as his seventh son.

Tekuder was baptized in his childhood as a Nestorian Christian and was given the name Nicholas.

Tekuder arrived in the Ilkhanate sometime in the 1260s with his mother Qutui and brother Tekshin.

Tekuder was described as a Greek slave of al-Musta'sim Billah, who rose in rank thanks to his skills at alchemy and met Abaqa to whom he was introduced by Aybak.

Tekuder was supported by most of the nobles and emirs, including Jalairs such as Shiktur Noyan, Suqunjaq Noyan and the Khongirads.

Tekuder adopted his Muslim name Ahmed as his regnal name.

Tekuder's first act was to clear Ata-Malik Juvayni of charges brought against him by Majd al-Mulk Yazdi, a vizier who accused him of embezzling state funds.

Tekuder restored him to the government of Baghdad, while people lynched Majd al-Mulk for witchcraft.

Tekuder appointed his younger half-brother, Qonqurtai, as viceroy of Anatolia the following month.

Victorious, Tekuder left Arghun in Alinaq's custody while he himself left for Kalpush, where his main army was stationed.

Tekuder fled west and looted Buqa's encampment near Sultaniya in revenge.

Tekuder was accused of the unjust execution of Qonqurtai, his half-brother in a trial presided over by Arghun.

Tekuder expressed his aim to forge an alliance with Qalawun against the wishes of his own council in a letter.

Tekuder requested help from the Mamluk Sultan, but the Mamluks did not fully co-operate with him.

Tekuder had eight consorts from different clans and several children with them:.