Yesun Temur (Chagatai Khanate)

Yesun Temur (Есөнтөмөр) was a pagan khan (r.1338-1342) of Chagatai Khanate. He was a younger brother of Changshi Khan. His name literally means "Nine Iron" in the Mongolian language.

He poisoned or murdered his brother in order to enthrone himself. But he regretted his action and blamed his mother for Changshi's death. And he also became heavy drunk and stressed. He was overthrown by 'Ali-Sultan of the House of Ogedei in 1342.

Preceded by Changshi

Khan of Chagatai Khanate 1338-1342

Succeeded by 'Ali-Sultan

References

• Ц.Энхчимэг - "Монголын цагаадайн улс" 2006 он
• W. Barthold - Turkestan Down to the Mongol Invasion