The Warat tribe in Chinese history was once a source of headaches during the Ming Dynasty. Today, it has changed dramatically and evolved into an amazing nation. Let's take a look back at the past and present of Warat, and find out how this once nomadic empire evolved into the people it is today.
Throughout China's history, dynasties and generations have faced complex relationships with surrounding ethnic minorities. And the Ming Dynasty, as one of the most resilient countries in history, attracted attention for its principled attitude. But when facing Warat, the Ming Dynasty once felt an incomparable headache. This powerful tribe once broke into the gate of the Ming Dynasty and even captured the emperor, which makes people wonder, where is this Warat tribe?
The history of Warat dates back to the time of Genghis Khan. At the beginning of the 13th century, the predecessor of the Warat was known as the Wai Thorn tribe, which made a living by breeding reindeer and hunting. However, after Genghis Khan unified Mongolia, the tribe of Genghis Khan formed an indissoluble bond with Genghis Khan. This encounter has made the survival and development of the Tsting.
After the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, the tribe gradually evolved into Warat, and its sphere of influence expanded from the upper reaches of the Yenisei River to the Altai Mountains. After Ming Chengzu Zhu Di moved the capital to Beijing, he met the attack of Warat head-on, showing the determination of "the Son of Heaven to defend the country". However, in the Tumubao Rebellion, the Ming Dynasty suffered a huge blow, the emperor was captured, and the elite was lost, all of which became an opportunity for Warat to develop and grow.
The rise of Warat did not happen overnight. In the struggle against the Tatars, the Ming Dynasty supported Warat and consolidated the relationship between the two by means of rewards, among other things. However, not satisfied with a momentary victory, Warat gradually changed his strategy and adopted the strategy of pressing the border with a large army. During this period, under the leadership of Yexian, Warat conquered the east and west, and became the largest Mongol power in one fell swoop. However, the glory days of Warat did not last long.
After Yexian, the leadership of Warat changed, and the tribes of Turgot, Dulbert, and Heshute rose one after another. In the internal and external difficulties, some of these tribes were oppressed by Tsarist Russia, some defected to the Qing Dynasty, and some became vassals. The Dzungar tribes became the overlords of Central Asia, occupying the northern and southern regions of the Tianshan Mountains and launching many attacks on Xinjiang and Qinghai. However, the Dzungar tribe was eventually exterminated under the encirclement and suppression of the Qing Dynasty, ending its long history.
The Turghut tribe became the Mongols in Xinjiang, Mongolia and other places today;The Dulbert tribe was mostly distributed in Altay and other places, and evolved into the present-day Mongols and Manchus;The Heshute tribe developed in Tibetan areas and had a profound impact on the formation of the Tibetan people. Looking back at the history of Warat, we see not only the rise and fall of a powerful tribe, but also the exchange and integration between ethnic minorities in Chinese history.
During the Ming Dynasty, Warat was a powerful and arrogant force, but now it has found its place in the Chinese family. This kind of peaceful development and change is the epitome of the harmonious coexistence and common development of many ethnic groups in China's history. In this melting pot, the story of Warat has become a model of peace, integration, and co-prosperity.
Emperor of the Ming Dynasty