According to scholar David Morgan, "Ariq Böke can be seen as representing an influential school of thought among the Mongols, which Kublai through his actions and attitudes after 1260 opposed.
Segundo o erudito David Morgan, "Ariq Böke pode ser visto como representante dunha influente escola de pensado entre o mongois, á cal opúxose Kublai coas súas accións e actitudes após 1260.