Jebe
Jebe was one of the four most trusted commanders of Genghis Khan, along with Jelme, Subutai, and Khubilai Noyon.
Jebe | |
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| Native name | Jirqo'adai |
| Died | Around 1224 |
| Allegiance | Mongols |
| Rank | Nöker |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Chakirmaut
Battle of Wusha Fortress Battle of Yehuling |
Background
[change | change source]Jebe was originally known as Jirqo'adai. He was born to the Besud Clan of the Taichud tribe in the Mongolian Plateau.
Life
[change | change source]Meeting Genghis Khan
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In 1202, a battle between Temujin (later Genghis Khan) and Jamukha, Tayang Khan, and Kuchlug, known as the Battle of Chakirmaut. Jirqo'adai fought along with Jamukha and the coalition, and shot Temujin in the neck with an arrow. Temujin was saved by Jelme, and after the battle, the captured were brought to Temujin. He asked them which one had shot his horse, trying to stop false answers from those fearing his wrath. Jirqo'adai confessed to shooting at the Khan, but promised that if spared, he'd join forces with him. The Mongols praised loyalty, and Jirqo'adai was accepted. He was given a new name, Jebe, meaning "arrow" in Mongolian.
Campaign against the Jin Dynasty
[change | change source]When Genghis Khan invaded the Jin dynasty, he sent Subutai along with Jebe, and they captured two fortresses. He and Genghis Khan then defeated a Jin army at Wusha Fortress, followed by a Jin defeated at the Battle of Yehuling. Jebe then captured multiple fortresses, and in the winter of 1211, he was sent to take Liaoyang. He did so by retreating a hundred miles, while being chased by the defenders. They stopped to pick up the loot they dropped. Jebe then rode a hundred miles back in 24 hours and defeated the Jin, and took Liaoyang.
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Two years later in 1213, Genghis Khan sent Jebe to take the Juyong Pass. Him and his apprentice, Subutai, both surrounded the Jin and defeated the defenders of Juyong Pass. Then, Genghis Khan divided his army in 5 parts and sent Jebe with Subutai and Muqali and they took over multiple Jin fortifications.
Campaign against Western Liao
[change | change source]After fleeing from the Battle of Chakirmaut, Kuchlug conquered and became the last Emperor of Western Liao. In 1218, Genghis sent Jebe with 20,000 soldiers to defeat Kuchlug. Jebe was able to make the oppressed Muslims rise up against the ruling Buddhists, and he defeated Kuchlug in battle. Kuchlug fled, but was captured and handed to the Mongols. He was beheaded and his daughter married to Tolui, the youngest son of Genghis Khan.
Campaign against Khwarezm
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When Genghis Khan declared war on Khwarezm in 1219, Jebe was sent to take the Ferghana Valley. Jebe then defeated 50,000 of shah Mohammad II's soldiers, and then joined the main army at Samarkand. Jebe and his apprentice, Subutai were sent to capture the shah. The shah fled Iran, ending with Khwarezm falling to the Mongols. Just a little bit later, the once shah of the empire died on an island in the Caspian Sea.
Death
[change | change source]Jebe and Subutai defeated the Georgians, and multiple Caucasian steppe tribes. He defeated the Kievan Rus' and Cumans at the Battle of Kalka River. Then while returning home, he died. Although unknown, some claim he was killed by the Kipchaks, allies of the Rus. However, it is mainly unknown.
