Engke Khan

Birth date unknown, died 1392/1393 CE

Engke was a khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty, reigning for a brief period in 1392. The identity of Engke is the subject of an academic dispute: some scholars believe that Jorightu was Yesüder and Engke Khan was Yesüder's son succeeding him, while others believe that the Jorightu and Engke were the same person. His name "Engke" means "Peaceful" in the Mongolian language. According to Mongolian historian J. Bor, Engke made an alliance with Timur against the Ming dynasty. However, Timur died while he was marching towards the Ming dynasty in 1405.

Subject ID: 134075

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Birth date unknown, died 1392/1393 CE

Engke was a khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty, reigning for a brief period in 1392. The identity of Engke is the subject of an academic dispute: some scholars believe that Jorightu was Yesüder and Engke Khan was Yesüder's son succeeding him, while others believe that the Jorightu and Engke were the same person. His name "Engke" means "Peaceful" in the Mongolian language. According to Mongolian historian J. Bor, Engke made an alliance with Timur against the Ming dynasty. However, Timur died while he was marching towards the Ming dynasty in 1405.

Subject ID: 134075

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