Original: He was elected supreme khan in 1229 , according to the kurultai held at Kodoe Aral on the Kherlen River after Genghis ' death , although this was never really in doubt as it was Genghis ' clear wish that he be succeeded by Ögedei .
Simplified: After Genghis Khan 's Death He was selected as the supreme khan in 1229 because of the kuriltai held after Genghis ' death , but it was never doubted that Genghis wanted Ögedei to rule after him .