Tolui was always a candidate to succeed Genghis Khan due to what inheritance system?
Primogeniture
Ultimogeniture
Elective monarchy
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Answer
Ultimogeniture, the practice of passing on leadership to the youngest son, was the inheritance system that made Tolui a strong candidate to succeed Genghis Khan. This tradition ensured a smooth transition of power within the Mongol Empire, prioritizing familial loyalty and preserving the unity of the vast territory under Genghis Khan's rule.
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