Temur-Malik (White Horde) Explained

Temur-Malik
Persian: {{script|Arab|تیمور ملک
Succession:Khan of the Golden Horde
Eastern Half (White Horde)
Reign1:1377–1378
Predecessor1:Toqtaqiya
Successor1:Tokhtamysh
House:Borjigin
House-Type:Dynasty
Father:Urus Khan
Religion:Islam

Temür Malik, also spelled Timur-Malik, the son of Urus Khan,[1] was the ninth Khan of the White Horde. Early during his reign, he successfully invaded the lands of his cousin Toqtamysh. However, Toqtamysh later managed to trap and kill Timur-Malik near Qara-Tal (on the shore of the Aral Sea), and succeeded him.[1]

Family

Timur Malik was a son of Urus Khan,[1] and brother of Qutlugh Buga and Toqtaqiya. He had two sons, Shadi Beg and Temür-Quthlug, both of whom became Khans of the Golden Horde. The latter of these was the khan who finally defeated Toqtamysh.

Genealogy

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Najeebabadi. 2001. The History of Islam . 322. 996089293X.