Page "Golden Horde" Paragraph 21

After Möngke Khan died in 1259, a war of succession between Kublai Khan and Ariq Böke began.

While Hulegu supported Kublai, Berke threw his allegiance to Ariq Böke.

He also minted coins in Ariq Böke's name.

However, Berke remained neutral militarily, and after the defeat of Ariq Böke, freely acceded to Kublai's enthronement.

However, some elites of the White Horde joined Ariq Böke's resistance.