Shihihutag
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Shikhikhutag was a high-ranking minister of the Mongol Empire
in its early years, and a stepbrother of Genghis Khan
, founder of the empire.
and the Tartars in the early 1190s and was discovered by Genghis Khan's men later. He was brought to the khan's mother, Hoelun
, and was adopted by her as a son.
Shikhikhutag was well-versed in legal affairs and contributed greatly to the Mongolian legal code of Yassa
during the early years of the Mongol Empire
. He was appointed by Genghis Khan as a judge in 1206 and helped to keep a record of legislations and criminal affairs as part of his duties. He also maintained a close friendship with Yelü Chucai, prime minister of the Mongol Empire.
In 1221, Shikhikhutag led the Mongolian army at the Battle of Parwan
against the Khwarezmians, led by sultan Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu
. He lost and the battle marked one of the few defeats of the Mongols by the Khwarezmians during that time.
Shikhikhutag was appointed by Ogedei Khan
as a chief judge in northern China in 1240. He died in 1250.
Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire , initially named as Greater Mongol State was a great empire during the 13th and 14th centuries...
in its early years, and a stepbrother of Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan , born Temujin and occasionally known by his temple name Taizu , was the founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death....
, founder of the empire.
Biography
According to Secret History of the Mongols, Shikhikhutag was a son of a Tartar nobleman. As a child, he was lost during a skirmish between the MongolsMongols
Mongols ) are a Central-East Asian ethnic group that lives mainly in the countries of Mongolia, China, and Russia. In China, ethnic Mongols can be found mainly in the central north region of China such as Inner Mongolia...
and the Tartars in the early 1190s and was discovered by Genghis Khan's men later. He was brought to the khan's mother, Hoelun
Hoelun
Hoelun was the mother of Genghis Khan and the wife of his father Yesugei, the chief of the Khamag Mongol confederation.-Early life:...
, and was adopted by her as a son.
Shikhikhutag was well-versed in legal affairs and contributed greatly to the Mongolian legal code of Yassa
Yassa
Yassa was a secret written code of law created by Genghis Khan. It was the principal law under the Mongol Empire even though no copies were made available...
during the early years of the Mongol Empire
Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire , initially named as Greater Mongol State was a great empire during the 13th and 14th centuries...
. He was appointed by Genghis Khan as a judge in 1206 and helped to keep a record of legislations and criminal affairs as part of his duties. He also maintained a close friendship with Yelü Chucai, prime minister of the Mongol Empire.
In 1221, Shikhikhutag led the Mongolian army at the Battle of Parwan
Battle of Parwan
The Battle of Parwan was fought between sultan Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu of the Khwarezmid Empire and the Mongols in 1221.Following the Mongol invasion of Khwarezm Jalal ad-Din was forced to flee towards the Hindukush, where he began to muster additional troops to face the Mongols...
against the Khwarezmians, led by sultan Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu
Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu
Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu, also known as Mengübirti or Manguberdi or Minkburny in the east was the last ruler of the Khwarezmid Empire...
. He lost and the battle marked one of the few defeats of the Mongols by the Khwarezmians during that time.
Shikhikhutag was appointed by Ogedei Khan
Ögedei Khan
Ögedei Khan, born Ögedei was the third son of Genghis Khan and second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire by succeeding his father...
as a chief judge in northern China in 1240. He died in 1250.