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Antong

Type Figure Region Yuan dynasty Time 1245–1293 Also known as Chancellor Antong

Antong (1245–1293) was a prominent minister in the early Yuan dynasty, grandson of Muqali, from a family of Mongol meritorious officials.…

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  1. 1261–1267Shangdu · Northern ChinaAntong entered Kublai Khan's service as a descendant of Muqali, holding posts in the imperial guard and as an attendant. Praised by the emperor for his prudence and steadiness, he gradually entered the inner circle of central decision-making.
  2. 1268–1270Dadu · North ChinaIn 1268 Antong was appointed Right Chancellor, sharing governance of court affairs with Left Chancellor Ahmad, participating in drafting laws and regulations, managing finances, and overseeing official appointments, becoming one of the most important assisting ministers of Kublai Khan's reign.

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