Gegeen Khan

Reign: 1320 – 1323
Life: 1302–1323

Apart from Emperor of China, he is regarded as the ninth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, although it was only nominal due to the division of the empire. His personal name "Shidibala" was termed from Sanskrit Siddhipāla (सिद्धिपाल) meaning 'protector of the advanced state of supernatural perfection' (referring to the Buddhist concept of Siddhi) and his regnal name "Gegeen Khan" means "enlightened/bright khan" in the Mongolian language. Early in his short reign, the Khunggirat faction played a key role in the Yuan court. When his grandmother Dagi (Targi) and the grand councillor Temuder died in 1322, his opponents seemed to have triumphed.

During Gegeen Khan's reign, Denis I of Portugal ruled Portugal, Osman I ruled Ottoman Empire, and Edward II of England ruled England.

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