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Ali Padshah
Ali Padshah (died July 24, 1336) was a Mongol emir of Ilkhanate, leader of the Oirats, governor of Diyarbakir, and later a kingmaker.
He came from a powerful Oirat family who established good connections with Borjigids, especially the Hulagu Khan's family. His father Chechek (or Chichak) a mingghan commander under Gaykhatu, Baydu, Ghazan and Öljaitü. His mother Tödögech (or Todoqaj) was a daughter of Hulagu, who earlier married to Chechek's father Sulamish and grandfather Tengiz. Tengiz was described as a relative of Qutuqa Beki, however exact degree of kinship is unknown. Ali Padshah had at least two brothers: Muhammad beg and Hafez. His sister Hajji Khatun was married to Öljaitü, giving birth to his son Abu Said Bahadur.
Sources first mention Ali Padshah as a young soldier in Öljaitü's Gilan campaign of 1307, fighting under Uyghur emir Sevinch. He also participated in Siege of Al-Rahba in 1313. Later, he was ordered to accompany his nephew and heir to Oljaitü, Abu Said to Khorasan in 1315.
Following Öljaitü's death 16 December 1316, 'Ali returned to capital together with new ilkhan. He was elevated to the rank of emir according to Khvandamir's Muiz al-Ansab together with his brother Muhammad beg. Together, they commanded left wing of the army when new Abu Said and Chupan was moving against Qurumushi and Irinjin's rebel army on 13 July 1319 in the battle of Zanjanrud. As a result, rebels were crushed and Muhammad beg was given a hand of Qurumushi's widow - Qutlug Malik, the daughter of Gaikhatu.
After Abu Said fell out with Chupan in 1327, he commenced a purge against Chupanid clan throughout the empire. Soon he was ordered to track down Chupan's son Dimashq Khwāja with Öljaitü's widow Kunjuskab Khatun and a Greek emir Khwaja Lu’lu’, who was eventually killed. His brother, Muhammad Beg also deserted Chupan near Ray, taking 30.000 soldiers with him, leaving Chupan no choice but to retreat to Herat where he was murdered as well. As a result, Muhammad was assigned as viceroy of Anatolia, while 'Ali was given tümen of Baghdad.
Soon, in May 1329, rumours spread that the Tarmashirin was planning to attack Khorasan and reinforcements were requested urgently. While preparations were underway, new governor of Khorasan, Narin Taghay (grandson of Kitbuqa), got into a dispute with Kartid emir Ghiyath-uddin ibn Rukn-uddin. Claiming that his domain fell under his jurisdiction, Narin tried to assert control over Herat. Abu Said immediately tasked Ali Padshah and Muhammad bey alongside emir Tashtimur (a nephew of Taghachar) to punish Narin Taghay. The army left Erbil on 10 June 1329, but stopped near Soltaniyeh after Narin panicked and sent messages claiming the threat of invasion had been exaggerated. The generals stopped advancing and planned to return. But Abu Sa'id insisted they continue. Ali Padishah hesitated, suggesting their presence might create more conflict. Believing that court factions were trying to sideline them, Ali Padishah and the other generals advanced toward Ujan, where the Ilkhan had relocated. In response, Abu Sa'id deployed Sheikh Ali to intercept them with orders to turn back. Concurrently, the Ilkhan's mother, Hajji Khatun, advised his brother Ali Padishah to avoid confrontation. The generals were intercepted at Heshtrud, where they expressed a desire to present themselves at court before continuing their mission.
To prevent further escalation, Abu Said sent Greek emir Khwaja Lu’lu’ with 5,000 troops to block their route. Meanwhile, several officers in the rebel contingent defected and informed the Ilkhan of the generals’ intentions. In reaction, Abu Sa'id removed them from their commands and ordered them to serve under Narin Togai in Khorasan. After intercession by Hajji Khatun, Abu Sa'id agreed to exile Ali Padishah to his own camp near Baghdad. He rebuked the generals, citing Ali Padishah's inexperience, Muhammed Bey's impulsiveness, and Tashtimur's unexpected failure in leadership. Muhammed Bey was ordered to Khorasan; Tashtimur was summoned for investigation. Other implicated officers, including Ibrahim Shah and Haji Taghay, both descendants of viceroy of Diyar Bakr - Sutay, were also pardoned but ordered to reside with their father.
Meanwhile, Narin headed toward the capital in an attempt to mitigate the consequences of his misrule. He invited Ali Padishah along Tashtimur to persuade Abu Sa'id to dismiss his vizier Ghiyas al-Din, son of Rashid al-Din, believing Ghiyas al-Din's enforcement of central authority hampered his autonomy. Should he fail, the conspirators intended to seize power by force and later seek retroactive approval from the Ilkhan. However, plot failed and both Narin and Tashtimur were sentenced to death under pressure from Baghdad Khatun, who held them responsible for the deaths of her father and brothers. Execution was carried out on 29 July 1329. Their residences were looted, and officials were sent to confiscate their provincial estates. Ali Padishah, protected by Ilkhan's mother, was disgraced but not executed.
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Ali Padshah
Ali Padshah (died July 24, 1336) was a Mongol emir of Ilkhanate, leader of the Oirats, governor of Diyarbakir, and later a kingmaker.
He came from a powerful Oirat family who established good connections with Borjigids, especially the Hulagu Khan's family. His father Chechek (or Chichak) a mingghan commander under Gaykhatu, Baydu, Ghazan and Öljaitü. His mother Tödögech (or Todoqaj) was a daughter of Hulagu, who earlier married to Chechek's father Sulamish and grandfather Tengiz. Tengiz was described as a relative of Qutuqa Beki, however exact degree of kinship is unknown. Ali Padshah had at least two brothers: Muhammad beg and Hafez. His sister Hajji Khatun was married to Öljaitü, giving birth to his son Abu Said Bahadur.
Sources first mention Ali Padshah as a young soldier in Öljaitü's Gilan campaign of 1307, fighting under Uyghur emir Sevinch. He also participated in Siege of Al-Rahba in 1313. Later, he was ordered to accompany his nephew and heir to Oljaitü, Abu Said to Khorasan in 1315.
Following Öljaitü's death 16 December 1316, 'Ali returned to capital together with new ilkhan. He was elevated to the rank of emir according to Khvandamir's Muiz al-Ansab together with his brother Muhammad beg. Together, they commanded left wing of the army when new Abu Said and Chupan was moving against Qurumushi and Irinjin's rebel army on 13 July 1319 in the battle of Zanjanrud. As a result, rebels were crushed and Muhammad beg was given a hand of Qurumushi's widow - Qutlug Malik, the daughter of Gaikhatu.
After Abu Said fell out with Chupan in 1327, he commenced a purge against Chupanid clan throughout the empire. Soon he was ordered to track down Chupan's son Dimashq Khwāja with Öljaitü's widow Kunjuskab Khatun and a Greek emir Khwaja Lu’lu’, who was eventually killed. His brother, Muhammad Beg also deserted Chupan near Ray, taking 30.000 soldiers with him, leaving Chupan no choice but to retreat to Herat where he was murdered as well. As a result, Muhammad was assigned as viceroy of Anatolia, while 'Ali was given tümen of Baghdad.
Soon, in May 1329, rumours spread that the Tarmashirin was planning to attack Khorasan and reinforcements were requested urgently. While preparations were underway, new governor of Khorasan, Narin Taghay (grandson of Kitbuqa), got into a dispute with Kartid emir Ghiyath-uddin ibn Rukn-uddin. Claiming that his domain fell under his jurisdiction, Narin tried to assert control over Herat. Abu Said immediately tasked Ali Padshah and Muhammad bey alongside emir Tashtimur (a nephew of Taghachar) to punish Narin Taghay. The army left Erbil on 10 June 1329, but stopped near Soltaniyeh after Narin panicked and sent messages claiming the threat of invasion had been exaggerated. The generals stopped advancing and planned to return. But Abu Sa'id insisted they continue. Ali Padishah hesitated, suggesting their presence might create more conflict. Believing that court factions were trying to sideline them, Ali Padishah and the other generals advanced toward Ujan, where the Ilkhan had relocated. In response, Abu Sa'id deployed Sheikh Ali to intercept them with orders to turn back. Concurrently, the Ilkhan's mother, Hajji Khatun, advised his brother Ali Padishah to avoid confrontation. The generals were intercepted at Heshtrud, where they expressed a desire to present themselves at court before continuing their mission.
To prevent further escalation, Abu Said sent Greek emir Khwaja Lu’lu’ with 5,000 troops to block their route. Meanwhile, several officers in the rebel contingent defected and informed the Ilkhan of the generals’ intentions. In reaction, Abu Sa'id removed them from their commands and ordered them to serve under Narin Togai in Khorasan. After intercession by Hajji Khatun, Abu Sa'id agreed to exile Ali Padishah to his own camp near Baghdad. He rebuked the generals, citing Ali Padishah's inexperience, Muhammed Bey's impulsiveness, and Tashtimur's unexpected failure in leadership. Muhammed Bey was ordered to Khorasan; Tashtimur was summoned for investigation. Other implicated officers, including Ibrahim Shah and Haji Taghay, both descendants of viceroy of Diyar Bakr - Sutay, were also pardoned but ordered to reside with their father.
Meanwhile, Narin headed toward the capital in an attempt to mitigate the consequences of his misrule. He invited Ali Padishah along Tashtimur to persuade Abu Sa'id to dismiss his vizier Ghiyas al-Din, son of Rashid al-Din, believing Ghiyas al-Din's enforcement of central authority hampered his autonomy. Should he fail, the conspirators intended to seize power by force and later seek retroactive approval from the Ilkhan. However, plot failed and both Narin and Tashtimur were sentenced to death under pressure from Baghdad Khatun, who held them responsible for the deaths of her father and brothers. Execution was carried out on 29 July 1329. Their residences were looted, and officials were sent to confiscate their provincial estates. Ali Padishah, protected by Ilkhan's mother, was disgraced but not executed.