Engke(Mongolian:Энхᠡᠩᠬᠡ;Chinese:Ân khắc), (?–1394) was a khagan of theNorthern Yuan dynasty,reigning for a brief period from 1391 to 1394.[1]The identity of Engke is the subject of an academic dispute: according toPersianhistory books that Jorightu wasYesüderand Engke Khan was Yesüder's son succeeding him,[2][3]whileSaghang Sechenbelieve that the Jorightu and Engke were the same person. Although the Ming Dynasty did not know the history of Mongolia during the reign of Tögüs Temür to Gün Temür,Yongle Emperorclaimed that there were five khans during this period,[4]confirming that Jorightu and Engke were two generations. His name "Engke" means "Peaceful" in theMongolian language.
| Engke Ân khắc ᠡᠩᠬᠡ | |
|---|---|
| Khaganof the Mongols | |
| Khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty | |
| Reign | 1391–1394 |
| Coronation | 1388 |
| Predecessor | Jorightu Khan Yesüder |
| Successor | Elbeg Nigülesügchi Khan |
| Died | 1394 |
| House | Borjigin |
| Dynasty | Northern Yuan |
According to Mongolian historian J. Bor, Engke made an alliance withTimuragainst theMing dynasty.However, Timur died while he was marching towards the Ming dynasty in 1405.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^Guush Luvsandanzan.Altan Tobchi.
- ^Shajrat Ul Atrak: Or The Genealogical Tree Of The Turks And TatarsP.218:“The fourteenth was named Eenkeh Khan, the son of Yusoordar.”
- ^Nizam ad-Din Shami.ظفرنامه (Book of Victory).
- ^Zhang Tingyu.History of Ming.
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