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Togha Temür
Togha Temür (died December 1353), also known as Ṭaghāytīmūr, was a claimant to the throne of the Ilkhanate in the mid-14th century. Of the many individuals who attempted to become Ilkhan (title), Ilkhan after the death of Abu Sa'id (Ilkhanid dynasty), Abu Sa'id, Togha Temür was the only one who hailed from eastern Iran, and was the last major candidate who was of the house of Genghis Khan. His base of power was Gurgan and western Greater Khorasan, Khurasan. His name "Togoy Tomor" means "Bowl/Pot Iron" in the Mongolian language. Before the death of Abu Sa'id Togha Temür descended from Genghis Khan's younger brother Qasar, Jochi Qasar. Eventually, his family became the rulers of a nomadic tribe, the Chete. His grandfather Baba Bahadur had moved the Chete into the region between Astarabad (modern-day Gurgan) and Kalbush on the east Gurgan River. This region's principal cities were Astarabad and Jurjan. When Togha Temür became the leader of the Chete, they were still in this a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esfarayen
Esfarayen () is a city in the Central District of Esfarayen County, North Khorasan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Demographics Ethnicity The majority of the population is Kurdish, with a significant population of Tats and Khorasani Turks. The Kurmanji-speaking Kurds constitute the majority of the population of the city of Esfarayen. According to Javadzadeh (2001), the people of Esfarayen are composed of 4 ethnic groups: the Tatas (Persians), the Turks of Khorasan, the Kurds of Kermanshah, and the Hazaras (Barbarians). Population At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 51,321 in 13,376 households. The following census in 2011 counted 60,372 people in 17,049 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 59,490 people in 17,466 households. Geography Location Esfarayen County neighbors Sabzevar County from the south and southeast, with Faruj County Faruj County () is in North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |