Esen Taishi
Emperor of Northern Yuan dynasty, Leader of Four Oirat | Royal
Birth date unknown, died 1455 CE
Esen was a powerful Oirat taishi and the de facto ruler of the Northern Yuan dynasty between 12 September 1453 and 1454. He is best known for capturing the Emperor Yingzong of Ming in 1450 in the Battle of Tumu Fortress and briefly reuniting the Mongol tribes. The Four Oirat reached the peak of their power under his rule.
Subject ID: 134124
MoreBirth date unknown, died 1455 CE
Esen was a powerful Oirat taishi and the de facto ruler of the Northern Yuan dynasty between 12 September 1453 and 1454. He is best known for capturing the Emperor Yingzong of Ming in 1450 in the Battle of Tumu Fortress and briefly reuniting the Mongol tribes. The Four Oirat reached the peak of their power under his rule.
Subject ID: 134124
Subject ID: 134124
