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Death of Kublai Khan

Type Event Region China Time 1294

Yuan founder Kublai died at Dadu in the first month of 1294 at age 78, after 34 years of rule that completed the conquest of Song, established Dadu, …

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  1. 1293–1294Dadu imperial palace · North ChinaKublai fell into depression in his later years over the early death of Crown Prince Zhenjin and the passing of his beloved consort Nanbi, and suffered from gout and obesity, with his health steadily declining. By the end of 1293 he could hardly attend New Year's court audiences, and the court began preparing for the succession.
  2. 1294Dadu · North ChinaBefore his death, Kublai passed the crown prince's seal to Zhenjin's son Temür, and died in the first month of 1294. His coffin was then sent north to the traditional Mongol burial site, and the Yuan entered the Chengzong era.

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