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Toghto

Type Figure Region Dadu Time 1314–1356 Also known as Tuoketuo

Toghto (1314–1356) was a powerful minister and famous chancellor of the late Yuan, a Mongol of the Merkit;…

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  1. 1331–1332Dadu · Dadu CircuitDuring the Zhishun era Toghto had already entered the central government, serving as assistant commissioner of the Bureau of Buddhist and Tibetan Affairs and left deputy of the Central Secretariat, gradually entering the decision-making core during Yelü Temür's tenure and laying the foundation for later sole control of chancellorship.
  2. 1333–1340Dadu · Dadu CircuitAfter Yelü Temür's death, Toghto was appointed right chancellor in the third year of Zhiyuan (1333) and took charge of court affairs. In the following years he oversaw history compilation and river works, promoted currency reform and restoration of the imperial examinations, becoming one of the most influential rulers of the late Yuan.

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