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Death of Yuan Emperor Chengzong Temür

Type Event Region Asia Time 1307

In the first month of 1307 CE, Yuan Emperor Chengzong Temür died of illness at Dadu aged forty-two;…

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  1. 1307Dadu imperial palace · North ChinaEmperor Chengzong Temür was long ill and bedridden; court governance was maintained jointly by the Central Secretariat and princes and ministers, the succession question became the palace's focus, and various factions began maneuvering behind the scenes.
  2. 1307Dadu · North ChinaTemür died at Dadu, with the temple name Chengzong. Because he had not clearly designated an heir, the succession fell into an uncle-nephew dispute, opening the way for the subsequent power struggle between Khayishan and Ayurbarwada.

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