About Ekinchi
Ekinchi was a politician.
Ekinchi ibn Qochar (died 1097) was the Seljuk governor of Khwarazm briefly in 1097, bearing the traditional title of Khwarazmshah. Unlike the Khwarazmshahs that succeeded him, he was not a descendant of Anushtegin Gharchai.
Following the death of Anushtegin, Ekinchi was given the position of Khwarazmshah by the Seljuk Sultan Berkyaruq. After a short period of time, however, he was killed by several Seljuk amirs who had risen in revolt. After he died, he was replaced by Anushtegin's son, Qutb al-Din Muhammad.
Ekinchi literally means "farmer" or "ploughman" in Turkic languages.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ekinchi?
Khwarazm Shah
When did Ekinchi die?
Ekinchi died in 1097.
What was Ekinchi's occupation?
Ekinchi was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ekinchi (Khwarazm Shah)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ekinchi. https://biography.guide/ekinchi/
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