Arghun

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Arghun born?Circa 1258
2. When did Arghun die?March 10, 1291
3. What is the title?Fourth Ilkhan of the Ilkhanate (1284–1291)
4. What is the parent?Abaqa Khan
5. Who was Arghun Khan?Arghun Khan was the fourth ruler of the Ilkhanate, a Mongol state in Persia. He ruled from 1284 until his death in 1291.
6. What religion did Arghun follow?Arghun was a devout Buddhist and also liked Christianity, which was unusual in a mostly Muslim region.

Ilkhanate: A Mongol khanate established in the 13th century, ruling over Persia, the Caucasus, Mesopotamia, and parts of Anatolia.
Emissary: An official messenger or agent sent on a specific mission, often of a diplomatic nature.
Franco-Mongol Alliance: A historical concept proposing a strategic military alliance between the Crusader states or European powers and the Mongol Empire.
Mamluks: A dynasty of Mamluk ethnic origin that ruled Egypt and Syria from the mid-13th to the early 16th century.