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Ebilun

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1605–1673 Also known as Niohuru Ebilun

Ebilun (c. 1605–1673), a Manchu of the Plain Yellow Banner and of the Niohuru clan, was an early Qing politician and regent minister;…

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  1. 1661–1670Forbidden City · BeijingThe Shunzhi Emperor's edict appointed Ebilun, along with Sonin, Suksaha, and Oboi, as four regents, with Ebilun ranking last. During the regency he was weak in character and largely sided with Oboi, failing to effectively check his autocratic power. After Oboi was captured in 1669, Ebilun was stripped of his posts for the crime of siding with Oboi, later restored to office, and continued to participate in court politics into his late years.

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