Taliqu (also known as Naliqo'a) was Khan of the Chagatai Khanate (1308–1309). He was the son of Qadaqchi and a princess of Kerman, and a grandson of Büri. Following the death of Könchek, Taliqu seized power and became Khan. As a Muslim, he attempted to convert his subjects to Islam; this move was unpopular. This, combined with resentment that he was not a descendant of Duwa, led to a revolt against his rule. His enemies selected Duwa's son Kebek to become Khan, and defeated Taliqu in battle in 1309. His supporters joined the forces of Kebek, and were instrumental in defeating the sons of Kaidu that same year.[1]

Taliqu
Khan of Chagatai Khanate
Reign1308–1309
PredecessorKönchek
SuccessorKebek
Bornunknown
Died1309
ReligionSunni Islam

References edit

  1. ^ Biran, Michal (2023). "Mongol Central Asia: The Chaghadaids and the Ogodeids". In Biran, Michal; Kim, Hodong (eds.). The Cambridge History of the Mongol Empire. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp. 348–350. ISBN 978-1-3163-3742-4.
Preceded by Khan of Chagatai Khanate
1308–1309
Succeeded by