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Tümen Jasagtu Khan

1539 – 1592

Khagan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty

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About Tümen Jasagtu Khan

Lived 1539 – 1592 (aged 52–53).

Zasagt Khan (; ), born Tümen (; ) (1539–1592), until his death in 1592. He succeeded Darayisung Gödeng Khan and ruled directly over the Chahar. During his reign, the Mongols conquered the Daur and Evenk tribes.

Zasagt Khan was the first of three sons of Darayisung Gödeng Khan. His authority was validated by Altan Khan, and he later coordinated Altan's actions to win over the Uriyangkhai and Daur Mongols. His relatives, Abtai Khan and Khutughtai Sechen Khung Taiji, brought a significant portion of the Four Oirats back into the Mongol fold. In addition to conducting successful raids against the Ming dynasty, Zasagt Khan conquered Koko Nur and appointed his son as its ruler.

In 1576, Zasagt Khan and other Mongol princes adopted Tibetan Buddhism after being converted by Ilduni Sanggiduktshi Garma Lama. He assembled the Six Tumens and initiated legal reforms. He compiled a new code of law reportedly based on the Yekhe Zasag of Genghis Khan, earning him the title Jasagtu ("law-giver"). He made peace with the Right Wing Tumens and conferred official titles upon their leaders. He also compelled three Jurchen tribes in Manchuria, including the Jurjis and the Yekhe Tungusians, to pay tribute.

Zasagt Khan died in 1592.

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Important facts

Born
1539, Mongolia
Birth century
Died
1592, Mongolia
Positions held
Khagan
Also known as
Tümen Jasaghtu Khan, Zasagt Khan

Family & relationships

Parent
Darayisung Gödeng Khan

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Who was Tümen Jasagtu Khan?

Khagan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty

When was Tümen Jasagtu Khan born?

Tümen Jasagtu Khan was born in 1539 in Mongolia.

When did Tümen Jasagtu Khan die?

Tümen Jasagtu Khan died in 1592 in Mongolia.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tümen Jasagtu Khan

· Wikidata: Q9335

· DBpedia: Tümen Zasagt Khan

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