Möngke Khan, Mongolian emperor (died 1259)

Möngke Khan

Fourth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire

Möngke Khan 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…