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 | | He served as a military officer, as did the other senior princes of the Mongol Empire, under Genghis and, mainly, Ögedei. |
 | | In the meanwhile, however, Ögedei had died, his widow Töregene had taken over as regent, was in a position of great influence and authority, and used both to advocate for her son Güyük. |
 | | In spite of Batu's withdrawal from Europe so that he might have some influence over the succession, and in spite of his dealying tactics, Töregene succeeded in getting Güyük proclaimed grand khan in 1246. |
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