Bachman Khan
Bachman Khan (circa 1210 - 1239 or 1240) was a ruler of Kimak Khanate. After his land was conquered by Batu, he led a rebellion against the Mongols (see Bachman movement). The rebellion was unsuccessful; Bachman Khan was captured by the Mongols and executed later.
Bachman Khan is mentioned in several Tatar and Nogay legends, some nomad clans originated from Bachman.
- (Tatar) "BaƧman xan". Tatar Encyclopaedia. Kazan: The Republic of Tatarstan Academy of Sciences. Institution of the Tatar Encyclopaedia. 2002.
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