Molon Khan
Molon Khan (Mongolian: Молон хаан, Molon haan; Chinese: 摩倫汗; 1437–1466) was a Khan of the Mongol Northern Yuan dynasty based in the Mongolian Plateau. He was the eldest son of Taisun Khan.
| Molon Khan | |
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| Khagan of the Mongols | |
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| Emperor of the Northern Yuan Dynasty | |
| Reign | 1465–1466 |
| Coronation | 1465 |
| Predecessor | Markörgis Khan |
| Successor | Manduulun Khan |
| Born | 1437 |
| Died | 1466 (aged 28–29) |
| House | Borjigin |
| Dynasty | Northern Yuan |
Reign
Molon Khan succeeded his younger brother Mahakörgis Khan in 1465 and it was prophesied "By you the great people will regain strength in legal order. Ascend to throne as Khaan".[1] But he met the same fate as his younger brother: due to lack of real power, he was killed by warring Mongol nobles who fought each other for dominance. After his death, the position of Great Khan remained vacant for nearly a decade as warring Mongol clans fought each other for power, and it was not until 1475 that the next khan, Manduul Khan, the uncle of Molon was crowned.
References
- Schmidt-Geschichte der Ostmongolen, p. 153.
Molon Khan Died: 1465-1466 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
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| Preceded by Markörgis Khan |
Khan of the Northern Yuan dynasty 1465–1466 |
Succeeded by Manduul Khan |
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