Ulaghchi
Khan of the Golden Horde in 1257
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Ulaghchi (Ulaqchi or Ulavchii) Khan (Mongolian: Улаагч Хаан; Tatar: Улакчы хан; died 1257) was the third khan of the Blue Horde and Golden Horde, ruling for less than a year in 1257.
| Ulaghchi | |
|---|---|
 Gleb of Beloozero visits Ulaghchi, miniature from the Illustrated Chronicle of Ivan the Terrible | |
| Khan of the Golden Horde Western Half (Blue Horde) | |
| Reign | 1257 |
| Predecessor | Sartaq Khan |
| Successor | Berke |
| Died | 1257 |
| Dynasty | Borjigin |
| Religion | Tengrism |
Life
Ulaghchi was a direct descendant of Batu Khan, but it is not known whether he was the son or younger brother of Sartaq Khan.[1] After Sartaq's death in 1257, he was nominated by Möngke Khan to become leader of the Jochid ulus.[2]
Since Ulaghchi was a child, Boraqchin, the primary wife of Batu Khan, became regent for Ulaghchi. However, he died not long into his reign. According to Arabic sources, Boraqchin turned to Hülegü Khan for protection since he dominated the Middle East. Batu's brother Berke accused Boraqchin of high treason and she was subsequently executed.[2]
H. H. Howorth claimed that he abdicated in favor of his uncle Berke, because the young man sent a person named Ulaghchi to Russia as his lieutenant after he was enthroned.[3]
Genealogy
- Genghis Khan
- Jochi
- Batu Khan
- Ulaghchi
