Duwa

MedievalEmperorChagatai Khanate1265 — 1307

Chagatai khan who allied with Kaidu against Yuan.

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Quick Facts

Born

1265

Died

1307

Country

Chagatai Khanate

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score54.8

Duwa — Complete Timeline

1282 AD

Became Khan of the Chagatai KhanatePolitical Action◆ Major

Duwa became Khan of the Chagatai Khanate in 1282, after the death of his predecessor Baraq. He ruled for 25 years, leading the khanate through a period of conflict with the Yuan dynasty and the Ilkhanate.

Chagatai KhanateKhanBaraq

Impact: regional

1285 AD

Allied with Kaidu Against the Yuan DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

Duwa formed a military alliance with Kaidu, the de facto ruler of the Mongol heartland, against the Yuan dynasty of Kublai Khan. Together, they launched campaigns into Yuan-controlled territories, including the Tarim Basin and Mongolia, challenging Yuan authority.

KaiduYuan DynastyAlliance

Impact: regionaldestructive

1298 AD

Defeated by the Yuan at the Battle of Khara-KhotoWar

Duwa's forces were defeated by the Yuan army at the Battle of Khara-Khoto in 1298. The loss weakened his position and forced him to retreat, leading to a temporary cessation of hostilities with the Yuan.

BattleYuan DynastyDefeat

Impact: regionaldestructive

1304 AD

Signed Peace Treaty with the Yuan DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

Duwa negotiated a peace treaty with the Yuan dynasty in 1304, ending decades of conflict. The treaty recognized Yuan suzerainty over the Chagatai Khanate, but allowed Duwa to maintain internal autonomy, stabilizing the region.

Peace TreatyYuan DynastyAutonomy

Impact: regionalconstructive