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Tegtemür (Emperor Wenzong of Yuan) Restored to the Throne (1329)
After Emperor Mingzong Khushtu died en route south in 1329, Tegtemür (Emperor Wenzong) again took the throne at Dadu, adopting the Tianli era name an…
Timeline
- 1329Wanghuchadu · Inner MongoliaIn August 1329, Mingzong Khushtu suddenly died at Wanghuchadu; Wenzong sent envoys to escort the coffin, a decisive turning point in the Tianli conflict.
- 1329Dadu · North ChinaAfter Mingzong's coffin reached Dadu, Tegtemür again ascended the imperial throne, still using the Tianli era name; this is known in history as Wenzong's restoration, and the Tianli conflict entered its final stage.
- 1329–1330Dadu · North ChinaAfter his restoration, to fulfill his promise to pass the throne to Mingzong's line, Wenzong invested Toghon Temür as crown prince and stipulated that 'the crown prince shall ascend the throne that very day,' paving the way for the future accession of Emperor Shun.
Sources
- Jayaatu Khan Tugh Temür - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayaatu_Khan_Tugh_Tem%C3%BCr
- 元文宗 - 维基百科 https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%85%83%E6%96%87%E5%AE%97
- War of the Two Capitals - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Two_Capitals