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This state’s ruler Tarmashirin was deposed by his nephew following his conversion to Islam. The death of this state’s ruler Qazan in battle against Qazaghan resulted in its royal house losing effective rule. Kusala lived in exile in this state, whose ruler Esen Buqa fought a war with Ayurbarwada. The Tarikh-i-Rashidi includes accounts of the Dughlat family that served the rulers of this state’s eastern region. (15[1])The longest reigning ruler of this state, Duwa, was appointed as its leader by its de facto ruler (*) Kaidu. This state’s successor state of Moghulistan splintered into Yerkent and Turpan. This state was briefly reunited by Tughlugh Timur before its Transoxiana region was conquered by Timur. This state shares its name with a now-extinct language used (10[1])to write the Baburnama. For 10 points, what Mongol successor state in Central Asia was named for the third son of Genghis Khan? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Chagatai Khanate [or Ulus of Chagatai; accept Dumdadu Mongγol Ulus; accept the Chagatai language or Chagatai Turkic]
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Ayaan GhoriAw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big boomsUBC6515
Conor ThompsonThompson et al.CLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!12110
Robin Dankothrow away your cards, rally in the streetsI wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire14510

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