The Enthronement of Munga [Mongke] Khan and The Capture of Baghdad
X- The Enthronement of Munga [Mongke] Khan. Now when BATU, the son of TUSHI, the son of CHINGIZ KHAN, moved from his camp which was in the country of the SAKSIN and BULGARIANS to go to see GHOYUK KHAN, and he came to the place which is called AL-‘AKMAK, in the neighbourhood of the city of KAYALIGH, the report of the death of GHOYUK KHAN reached him. Therefore he remained where he was. And he sent ambassadors to all the sons of the kings, and collected them near him. Those who were unable to come sent letters and said, ‘BATU is the greatest [prince] of us all. And we will approve...
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