Ong Khan Monarch
This article is about Wang Khan Toghrul, ruler of the Kereit. For the Seljuk leader, see Toğrül. Toghrul Wang Khan (King) File:WangKhan. JPGReign - 1203Died 1203 Wang Khan, also Ong Khan, was the title given to the Kerait ruler Toghrul by the Jurchen Jin Dynasty of China. Like the rest of their tribe he may have been Nestorian Christian. Wang Khan was the anda of Temüjin's father Yesükhei, and acted as a patron and early ally for Temüjin. When Temüjin attacked Jamukha for the title of Khan, Toghrul, fearing Temüjin's growing power, plotted with Jamuqa to have Temüjin assassinated. Toghrul was killed in 1203 by Naiman soldiers who failed to recognize him as the former was fleeing from a defeat by Genghis Khan. Genghis married his son Tolui to one of Toghrul's nieces, the Nestorian Christian Sorghaghtani Bekhi. Tolui and Sorghaghtani Bekhi became the parents of Mongke Khan and Kublai Khan. During the 13th century, Wang Khan was one of several Asian or African leaders who was identified with the legend of Prester John.
Personal facts
| Date of death | January 01, 1203 |
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| Title | Wang Khan (King) |