Taghachar

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Taghachar, also spelled Tajir, Ta'achar (d. 1296) was a commander in the army of the Mongol Empire. He was one of the conspirators involved in the overthrow of three Ilkhanate khans, and placed the short-lived Baidu on the throne in 1295. Taghachar was a member of the Suquai'ud branch of the Baarin clan.

He was a member of the guard for Abaqa Khan, and later with some associates, formed a faction in support of Arghun, Abaqa's son. Arghun rewarded Taghachar by making him a commander. When Arghun fell ill, Taghachar's group had him killed, and placed Geikhatu in power. However in 1295 Taghachar had him killed as well, and then placed Baydu on the throne, after which they divided the kingdom among the co-conspirators. A civil war ensued, led by Ghazan Khan, who killed both Baidu, and then Taghachar, in 1296.

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  • Atwood, Christopher P. (2004). The Encyclopedia of Mongolia and the Mongol Empire. Facts on File, Inc. ISBN 0-8160-4671-9.
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