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Jorightu Khan Yesüder

1358 – 1391

Khagan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty

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About Jorightu Khan Yesüder

Lived 1358 – 1391 (aged 32–33).

Jorightu Khan (, ; 1358–1392) was a khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty, reigning from 1388 to 1391. The identity of Jorightu is disputed: some scholars believe that Jorightu was the same individual as Yesüder , a descendant of Ariq Böke, and that Engke Khan was Yesüder's son succeeding him; while according to Erdeniin Tobchi, Jorigthu Khan and Engke Khan were the same person with different titles. His title, "Jorightu Khagan", means "Brave Emperor" in the Mongolian language.

After the murder of Uskhal Khan by Yesüder after the events of the Battle of Buir Lake, the unified Mongol tribes quickly disintegrated. Gunashiri, a descendant of Chagatai Khan, founded the state of Kara Del in Hami, in modern Xinjiang. Uskhal Khan's former minister, Necelai, submitted to the Ming dynasty in 1389 and the Ming established a Mongol guard of Tyuanin (also known as Three Guards) under him in Daiying, modern Inner Mongolia. However, the late khan's chingsang, Shirmen, allied with Yesüder, killed Necelai.

The former prince of Liao (Liaodong) and one of the leaders of the Three Guards, Ajashir, changed their allegiance to Yesüder some time after 1389.

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Important facts

Born
1358, Yuan dynasty
Birth century
Died
1391, Mongolia
Positions held
Khagan
Also known as
Yesüder, Jorightu Khan

Family & relationships

Spouse
Biligtü Khan Ayushiridara

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jorightu Khan Yesüder's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jorightu Khan Yesüder?

khagan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty

When was Jorightu Khan Yesüder born?

Jorightu Khan Yesüder was born in 1358 in Yuan dynasty.

When did Jorightu Khan Yesüder die?

Jorightu Khan Yesüder died in 1391 in Mongolia.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jorightu Khan Yesüder

· Wikidata: Q8985

· DBpedia: Jorightu Khan Yesüder

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