Möngke Khan
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Möngke Khan was the fourth ruler of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, succeeding his brother Kublai Khan's predecessors in leading one of history's largest territorial powers. His reign mattered because he oversaw significant administrative reforms, continued military campaigns, and shaped the direction of Mongol rule before passing leadership to his more famous brother Kublai Khan.
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- 1209-01-11
- Died
- 1259-08-11
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Möngke Khan (also Möngke Khagan or Möngke; 11 January 1209 – 11 August 1259) was the fourth khagan of the Mongol Empire, ruling from 1 July 1251 to 11 August 1259. He was the first Khagan from the Toluid line, and made significant reforms to improve the administration of the Empire during his reign. Under Möngke, the Mongols conquered Iraq and Syria as well as the Dali Kingdom (modern Yunnan).