Tekuder was a Muslim, and upon being enthroned, he took the name Ahmed. He proclaimed himself the protector of Islam, thus eroding the legitimacy of Sultan Al-Mansur Qalawun of Mamluk Sultanate, with whom he unsuccessfully tried to make peace during the Mongol invasions of the Levant. However, Tekuder didn't spend much time in state affairs. The fiscal responsibilities of the state were taken care of by his mother Qutui Khatun and Asiq, the amir of her orda. She also received foreign diplomats and participated in creating foreign strategy towards Mamluk Sultanate. Tekuder even waited to make a decision in state affairs only after consulting with his mother who had a final say.