Berdi Beg
Berdi Beg (or Berdibek) was Khan of the Golden Horde from 1357 till 1359, succeeding his father Jani Beg of whom Berdi Beg may have been behind the poisoning.
| Berdi Beg | |
|---|---|
 Murder of Berdi Beg | |
| Khan of the Golden Horde Western Half (Blue Horde) | |
| Reign | 1357–1359 |
| Predecessor | Jani Beg |
| Successor | Qulpa |
| Born | c. 1310 |
| Died | August 1359 |
| Issue | Tulun Beg Khanum |
| Dynasty | Borjigin |
| Religion | Islam |
His reign was marked by turmoil and political murders, and in 1359 he was assassinated by his brother Qulpa, after which the Golden Horde fell apart.
He had one daughter, Tulun Beg Khanum, who was the wife of Mamai.
Genealogy
- Genghis Khan
- Jochi
- Batu Khan
- Toqoqan
- Mengu-Timur
- Toghrilcha
- Uzbeg Khan
- Jani Beg
- Berdi Beg
See also
References
- David Morgan, The Mongols
| Preceded by Jani Beg |
Khan of the Golden Horde 1357–1359 |
Succeeded by Qulpa |
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