Ozbeg Khan

MedievalEmperorGolden Horde1282 — 1341

Made Islam the state religion of the Golden Horde.

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Quick Facts

Born

1282

Died

1341

Country

Golden Horde

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)82

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score61.5

Ozbeg Khan — Complete Timeline

1313 AD

Adoption of Islam as the State ReligionCultural

Ozbeg Khan declared Islam the official state religion of the Golden Horde, converting from traditional Mongol shamanism. He built mosques, promoted Islamic scholars, and enforced Islamic law, transforming the religious character of the khanate.

Golden HordeIslamReligionConversion

Impact: global

1315 AD

Suppression of the Revolt of the Emir of CrimeaWar◆ Major

Ozbeg Khan suppressed a revolt led by the Emir of Crimea, who opposed the Islamization policies. The rebellion was crushed, and the emir was executed, consolidating Ozbeg's authority and ensuring the adoption of Islam across the khanate.

Golden HordeRevoltCrimeaIslam

Impact: regional

1318 AD

War with the IlkhanateWar◆ Major

Ozbeg Khan launched a military campaign against the Ilkhanate, seeking to expand the Golden Horde's influence in the Caucasus. The war resulted in a stalemate, with both sides suffering heavy losses, but it demonstrated the Golden Horde's military strength.

Golden HordeIlkhanateWarCaucasus

Impact: regional

1320 AD

Alliance with the Mamluk SultanatePolitical Action◆ Major

Ozbeg Khan formed a diplomatic and military alliance with the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt, exchanging embassies and gifts. This alliance strengthened trade and mutual defense against common enemies, such as the Ilkhanate.

Golden HordeMamluk SultanateAllianceDiplomacy

Impact: regionalconstructive