Ascendancy to Supreme Khan Ögedei Khan

coronation of Ögedei in 1229. rashid al-din, 14th century.

the empress yisui insisted genghis khan designate heir before invasion of khwarezmid empire in 1219. after terrible brawl between 2 elder sons jochi , chagatai, agreed Ögedei chosen heir. genghis confirmed decision.

genghis khan died in 1227, , jochi had died year or 2 earlier. Ögedei s younger brother tolui held regency until 1229. Ögedei elected supreme khan in 1229, according kurultai held @ kodoe aral on kherlen river after genghis death, although never in doubt genghis clear wish succeeded Ögedei. after ritually declining 3 times, Ögedei proclaimed khagan of mongols on 13 september 1229. chagatai continued support younger brother s claim.

genghis khan saw Ögedei courteous , generous character. charisma partially credited success in keeping empire on father s path. organization left behind genghis khan, , personal charisma of Ögedei, affairs of mongol empire remained part stable during reign. Ögedei extremely pragmatic man, though made mistakes during reign. had no delusions father s equal military commander or organizer , used abilities of found capable.