-The khans ruled the Great Khanate of China, the descendants of Chaghatai ruled the Khanate of Chaghatai, the ilkhans ruled the Ilkhanate of Persia, and the khans in Russia established the Golden Horde.

Organization of conquered territories

-All four empires held tense relations with each of the others, and they maintained close communication through diplomatic embassies.

-The Ilkhanate, also spelled Il-khanate, was a breakaway state of the Mongol Empire, which was ruled by the Mongol House of Hulagu.