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Boluo Temür

Type Figure Region Shanxi Time c. 1310–1365 Also known as Baobao

Boluo Temür was a Mongol warlord of the late Yuan dynasty, a native of Shanxi who rose from the ranks.…

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  1. 1353–1356Taiyuan · ShanxiUnder the pretext of suppressing the Red Turbans he recruited troops in Shanxi, gradually took control of Taiyuan and surrounding areas, formed a separatist power base, and began competing with the court and other generals for territory.
  2. 1357–1360Datong · ShanxiHis power expanded from Shanxi into northern Hebei; he and Chaghan Temür became bitter rivals in the Dadu court struggles, repeatedly impeaching each other. Although the court promoted him and granted titles, it could not effectively control him, further solidifying the late Yuan warlord order.

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