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Agbarjin

1423 – 1453

Claimant Khaan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty

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Lived 1423 – 1453 (aged 29–30). Agbarjin was a sovereign.

Agbarjin (also spelled Agvarjin and Akbarjin; ; ), (1423–1454) was a claimant to the throne of the Northern Yuan dynasty in 1453. He was the youngest brother of Tayisung Khan Toghtoa Bukha and Manduul Khan.

Tayisung Khan appointed Agbarjin jinong over his ulus in 1433. When Toghtoa Bukha attempted to eliminate Esen Taishi's influence at the court, the Oirats offered Agbarjin the throne of khaganship for his betrayal. Even though the latter's son, Qara-qurtag Duuren taiji, persuaded his father not to accept this offer, the Oirats and Agbarjin attacked and defeated the Khagan, forcing him to flee westward. Tayisung Khagan Toghtoa Bukha was killed by his former father-in-law Tsabdan, whose daughter Altaghana had been banished from the ordo (palace).

The Oirats did not trust him, as he had betrayed his own eldest brother. Soon after the death of the Tayisung Khan, Agbarjin was invited by Esen to a banquet. When the former and his entourages arrived, Esen and the Oirat leaders murdered all Borjigin males in his entourage except Qara-qurtag, who fled and was later murdered, either in Moghulistan or Central Siberia. Agbarjin's death paved the way for Esen's enthronement in 1454.

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Important facts

Born
1423, Mongolia
Birth century
Died
1453, Mongolia
Occupation
Positions held
Khagan
Also known as
Akbarji

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Agbarjin?

claimant Khaan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty

When was Agbarjin born?

Agbarjin was born in 1423 in Mongolia.

When did Agbarjin die?

Agbarjin died in 1453 in Mongolia.

What was Agbarjin's occupation?

Agbarjin was a sovereign.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Agbarjin

· Wikidata: Q9257

· DBpedia: Agbarjin

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