Ariq Boke (died 1266), the youngest son of Tolui, was a grandson of Genghis Khan and a claimant to the Mongol Empire. His brothers were Möngke Khan, Hulagu Khan and Kublai Khan. For broader historical context, see 1260s and 13th century. ... Tolui (also rendered Toluy, 1190–1232) was the youngest son of Genghis Khan by Börte. ... This topic is considered to be an essential subject on Wikipedia. ... Mongol Empires largest extent outlined in red; Timur-i-Lenks empire is shaded The Mongol Empire (1206–1368) was the largest contiguous land empire in world history ruling 35 million km² (13. ... Möngke Khan (1208-1259, also transliterated as Mongke, Mongka, Möngka, Mangu) was the fourth khan of the Mongol Empire. ... Hulagu Khan (also known as Hülegü, and Hulegu) (1217 – 8 February 1265) was a Mongol ruler who conquered much of Southwest Asia. ... Kublai Khan or Khubilai Khan (September 23, 1215 – February 18, 1294), Mongol military leader, was Khan (1260 – 1294) of the Mongol Empire and founder and first Emperor (1279 – 1294) of the Chinese Yuan Dynasty. ...

In 1259 the Great Khan Möngke died. As Ariq Boke was commander of the Mongol homelands, and as Kublai Khan was campaigning against Song China at the time of Möngke's death, he decided to attempt to make himself Khan. Hearing of this, Kublai aborted his Chinese expedition and had himself elected as Khan in April of 1260. Still, Ariq Boke had his supporters and was elected as a rival to Kublai at Karakorum. The brothers then engaged in a series of battles, ending with Ariq Boke's capture in 1264. Kublai held him prisoner until he died two years later. For broader historical context, see 1250s and 13th century. ... Alternative meaning: Song Dynasty (420-479) The Song dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝) was a ruling dynasty in China from 960-1279. ... April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. ... Events End of the reign of Emperor Go-Fukakusa of Japan Emperor Kameyama ascends to the throne of Japan September 3 - Mongols defeated by Mameluks at Battle of Ain Jalut Samogatians and Curonians defeats Teutonic knights in Battle of Durbe Births Maximus Planudes, Byzantine grammarian and theologian Deaths Monarchs/Presidents... Harhorin (Хархорин), or Khara Khorum in Classical Mongolian, is a town in Övörhangay aymag, Mongolia. ... Events May 12 - The Battle of Lewes begins (ends May 14). ...

Ariq Boke is also known for being sympathetic towards Christianity. Christianity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...