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Chaghan Temür

Type Figure Region Henan Time 1332–1362 Also known as Luo Chaghan Temür、Chaghan Temur

Chaghan Temür was a late Yuan dynasty Mongol general from Shenqiu, Yingzhou, born to a local official family;…

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  1. 1351–1353Yingzhou · HenanWhen the Red Turbans rose in the eleventh year of Zhizheng, Chaghan Temür raised troops at Shenqiu in Yingzhou, allied with local strongmen to suppress Liu Futong, Han Lin'er and others, showing military talent in his first battles and laying the foundation for commanding Henan and Jianghuai.
  2. 1354–1358Henan · HenanFighting for years across Henan, Runing and elsewhere, he defeated Xu Shouhui's remnants and recaptured several cities, was richly rewarded by the court, promoted to pacifying commissioner-in-chief (pingzhang zhengshi) of the Henan Branch Secretariat, and became a key Yuan commander against the rebels, operating alongside Yesü, Li Siqi and other generals.
  3. 1359–1360Gaoyou · YangzhouHe led his army south into Jianghuai, contending with Zhang Shicheng's forces and Red Turban remnants, while rivaling Buqa Temür in the Dadu political struggle. He adopted his nephew Köke Temür as a son and entrusted him with military affairs, spreading the name Wang Baobao.

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