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Accession of Haishan as Emperor Wuzong of Yuan
In 1307 CE, after Emperor Chengzong Temür died, his nephew Haishan marched south from the north, defeated the faction backing Prince Anxi Andaha in t…
Timeline
- 1307Dadu · North ChinaAfter Chengzong's death, left chancellor Haqahasun and others supported Ayurbarwada, son of Darmabala, son of crown prince Zhenjin, while Prince Anxi Andaha also coveted the throne; Haishan marched south from the Mongolian steppe, and all sides engaged in fierce competition.
- 1307Dadu · North ChinaHaishan ascended the throne at Dadu, changed the era name to Zhida, and took the temple name Wuzong. He agreed with Ayurbarwada on succession from brother to brother, made his brother crown prince, and lavishly rewarded princes and meritorious officials, opening Wuzong's brief and extravagantly costly reign.
Sources
- 《元史·本纪第十八·武宗一》
- Cambridge History of China, Volume 6: Alien Regimes and Border States, 907–1368 — Herbert Franke; Denis Twitchett (1994)