The Resume

(November 5, 1271-May 11, 1304)
Born in Iran
Known as ‘Casanus’ in the West
Converted to Sunni Islam (June 16, 1295)
Khan of the Il-Khanate (1295-1304)

Why he might be annoying:

He waged war against the Mamluks of Egypt and even the Chagatai Khanate.
His wife Kökechin was originally betrothed to Ghazan’s father Arghun, but because he was murdered, she got betrothed to his son instead.
He still practiced Mongol shamanism even after his conversion to Islam.

Why he might not be annoying:

He spoke several languages and had many hobbies.
He brought reforms to his state by standardizing the currency.
He was tolerant of other religions.
His frequent contact with European nations resulted in many 14th century children named after Mongol rulers.
He helped redeem Mongol slave boys who were sold to slavery by their own parents.

Credit: Big Lenny

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Big Lenny's Profiles [Series 02]
• House of Borjigin
• I Am Mongolian
• I Converted to Islam
• I Died in My 30s (Ranked: 32)
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Crown
• Look at Me, My Picture Is Art
• Medieval Times
• Middle Eastern Royalty
• Monarchs, Royalty and Nobles
• My Parent Was Murdered
• Profiles 29501-29750 (Ranked: 29610)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 30 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 40 Votes: 52.50% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 106 Votes: 56.60% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 38 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 58 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 54 Votes: 77.78% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 101 Votes: 69.31% Annoying