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5 unusual facts about Khanate of Sibir


Khanate of Sibir

These Mirzas organized loosely knit dominions, which were all under the nominal authority of the Khan of Tyumen and Sibir.

Throughout its history rule over the Khanate was often contested between members of the Shaybanid and Taibugid dynasties; both of these competing tribes were direct patrilineal descendants of Genghis Khan through his eldest son Jochi and his fifth son Shayban (Shiban).

The Khanate of Sibir and the town of Tyumen were founded by Taibuga probably some time between 1405 and 1428.

Islam was the professed religion of the Sibir Khanate; it was the religion of the ruling Khan of Tyumen and Sibir.

Mirzas also led the warriors of the Khanate of Sibir into battle and owed nominal allegiance to the Khan of Tyumen and Sibir.



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