Inanch Bilge khan
| Inanch Bilge khan 亦難赤必樂格汗 | |
|---|---|
| Khan of Naimans | |
| Reign | c. 1143–1198 |
| Predecessor | Naershi Tayang (纳儿黑失太阳) |
| Successor | Taibuqa (near Lake Zaysan) Buyruq khan (in Altai) |
| Died | 1198 or 1202 |
| Spouse | Gürbesu (古兒別速) |
| Issue | Taibuqa Buyruq khan |
| Clan | Güčügüt |
| Religion | Nestorianism |
Inanch khan (Chinese: 亦難赤汗; pinyin: Yìnánchì Hàn)[1] or Inanch Bilge[2] Bogü khan (Chinese: 亦難赤必樂格卜古汗; pinyin: Yìnánchì Bìlègé Bogǔ Hàn)[3] or Inat khan[4] was a khan of Naimans. According to Gumilev, his Christian name was John.[5]
Reign
[edit | edit source]He was from the Güčügüt clan of Naimans which followed the Betegin clan.[6] He conquered Yenisei Kyrgyz with his elder brother Naershi Tayang (納兒黑失太陽) and succeeded him later sometime.[4] After Yelü Dashi's death 1143, he became independent.[5] He supported Kerait ruler Toghril's brother Erke Qara against him in 1174.[7]
After his death Naiman khanate were divided into two factions ruled by his sons.
Family
[edit | edit source]He was married to Gürbesu (古兒別速) and several other wives with whom he had at least two sons:
- Taibuqa, also known as Tayang khan
- Buyruq khan
Gürbesu later married to his step-son Taibuqa in a levirate marriage.[8]
Character
[edit | edit source]He was reported be a man of honor among Naimans according to The Secret History of the Mongols.[2]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ The Secret History of the Mongols, §151
- ^ a b The Secret History of the Mongols, §191
- ^ Zeki Velidi Togan, Çengiz Han (1155-1227), Istanbul 1969, pp.30-36 (in Turkish)
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