The Nāṣirī Generations 286.1.5

286.1.5

Having thus selected Mangu, Batu Khan directed his brothers Urdah, Shaiban, and Barkae, or Barkah, as he is also called, the Shah-zadahs of the Dast-i-Rast, the whole family of Juji, Kara Hulaku, and others of the sons of Chaghatae, and the Shah-zadahs of the Kara Bilad, to prepare a great banquet in honour of the occasion, and to seat Mangu on the throne, but Mangu made some hesitation [for form’s sake, probably?], when his brother, Mukae, or Muka Aghul, got up, and said: “Have we not all stipulated and signed our hands that we would not act contrary to the command of the Sa-in Khan, Batu, how therefore can Mangu hesitate to accede to his commands, and neglect to give ear to his words?” All present applauded this speech of Mukae’s, and Mangu therefore signified his willingness. Then, as was customary, Batu Khan arose, seated Mangu on the throne, and saluted him as Ka’an, and all present, following his example, did the same. Batu then held the goblet to him, and, followed by the others, bent the knee to him nine times, opened his girdle, doffed his cap, and acknowledged his fealty to him. It was then determined that a great kuriltae should be summoned to meet at Kalur-an to confirm this decision; and, accordingly, all those who attended this one departed for their own yurats, and the accession of Mangu became noised abroad in all parts.