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Toghon Temür

fled 1368 · 14th century · Also known as Toghon Temur

Toghon Temür was the last emperor of the Yuan Dynasty to rule China. His reign was marked by factional conflict, natural disasters and widespread rebellion, including the Red Turban uprisings. In 1368, as Ming forces approached the capital Dadu, he fled north to the Mongolian steppe, marking the end of Yuan rule in China.

Toghon Temür
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Northern Yuan

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Toghon Temür. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/toghon-temur
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