Rashid al-Din. Shu’ab-i Panjganah. 2. The Mongols and Turks (3) by Khamidova Ch.I.

“…This part contains a genealogical tree of Chaghadai, Ögedei Khan, Tölui, Möngke Khan (containing their descendants as known by Rashid al-Din). …”
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"French diplomacy of King Louis IX during his stay on the island of Cyprus August 12, 1248 _ May 22, 1249 m / 11 646 gamady I _ 7 Safar 647 AH" by Galal Zanaty

“…. - Embassy of the Franciscan monk William Robrok and with him Barthelmao the F-official Cremona by King Louis IX to Mongke Khan Mongols. - The arrival of the Empress Marie wife of Baldwin II Latin Emperor of Constantinople and the daughter of Jean de Brin King of the Kingdom of Jerusalem in nominal Acre to seek the help of King Louis IX against the Empire of Nicaea Lord Louis IX. 4 - to leave the island of Cyprus campaign and berthing in Egypt.…”
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From hinterland granary fort to frontier mountain fortress: Initiation, construction, and expansion of the Diaoyucheng Fortress, Hechuan, China, in the wars during 1125–1279 by Wen Huang, Jiang Feng

“…This fortress became famous for its 36-year resistance against the Mongols and the death of Möngke Khan in 1259. Based on historical documents and data from re-analysis of archaeological report and field survey, this study explores its initiation, construction and transition, to build a coherent narrative for its transformation from a hinterland transport hub during the Song-Jin War (1125–1234) to a frontier stronghold during the Song-Mongol War (1235–1279), which experiences the establishment of Zhuanban Granary in the 1130s, the construction of Xinyuguan Fort in the 1160s–1170s, the transformation into a refuge in 1240, and the expansion into the Diaoyucheng Fortress in 1243–1279. …”
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An Analysis of Joči’s Debated Paternity and His Role in the Altan Uruġ Royal Lineage of Činggis Khan by Agatay O.

“…Some researchers suspect this allegation may have been an indirect result of Möngke Khan inserting it into the Secret History. This article argues that the main motivation was Batu’s high military-political position and prestige in the Yeke Mongol Ulus. …”
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The Christian Nobles at the Court of Great Khan, as Described in Mediaeval European Sources by Vladimír Liščák

“…According to the Annals of the Yuan Dynasty, in 1229 and 1241, when army of Ögedei Khan reached the Country of the Aas (Alans), their chief submitted at once and a body of one thousand Alans was kept for the private guard of the Great Khan. Möngke Khan enlisted in his bodyguard half of the troops of Arslan, an Alan prince, whose younger son Nicholas took a part in the expedition of the Mongols against Qaraǰang (Yunnan). …”
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