After the end of the Yuan Dynasty, what fate did Genghis Khan's four feudal states face? This topic deals with the subsequent evolution of the Mongol Empire and the intersection of Eastern and Western civilizations. Let's unravel the mysteries of this history and discover the fate of the four khanates.
Although the fall of the Yuan Dynasty did not divide the Mongol Empire, it became four khanates ruled by the descendants of Genghis Khan, namely the Great Yuan, Orkhon, Goryeo and Dali.
First, the Great Yuan was the legal successor of the Yuan dynasty and was ruled by the descendants of Genghis Khan's eldest son, Ogedei. The establishment of the Great Yuan was aimed at maintaining the unity of the Mongol Empire, despite the twists and turns of internal and external pressures and contradictions.
1.Rise and fall of the Great Yuan: Initially, the Great Yuan prospered, however, due to internal contradictions and corruption among the rulers, as well as repressive policies towards the Han Chinese, which led to social unrest and rebellion, it was finally overthrown by the Ming Dynasty in 1368, ending the rule of the Yuan Dynasty.
2.Rise and fall of Orkhon: Founded by the descendants of Genghis Khan's fourth son, Trajan, Orkhon is located in the northwestern part of the Mongolian plateau, and its rulers are mainly descendants of the Tore family.
Historically, Orkhon was an important part of the Mongol Empire, but over time, it gradually became part of history as it was seized by the Ming Dynasty and the Northern Yuan Khanate, and finally perished in the early 17th century.
Located on the Korean Peninsula, Goryeo was a vassal state of the Mongol Empire, which was unsuccessfully conquered by the Mongol Great Khan Kublai Khan. After the fall of the Yuan Dynasty, Goryeo became independent for a short time, but was threatened by the Japanese Japanese pirates.
Finally, Goryeo was replaced by the Joseon Dynasty in 1392, ending Mongol rule over Goryeo.
At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, the Dali Khanate was established in the Yunnan region by Kublai Khan's younger brother Khanba, which occupied an important position during the Yuan Dynasty. However, after the fall of the Yuan Dynasty, the Dali Khanate gradually lost control of the Yunnan region.
Finally, in 1382, the Ming Dynasty eliminated the Dali Khanate, and Yunnan became part of the Ming Dynasty.
The original four khanates, after the end of the Yuan Dynasty, each embarked on a different path. Although the Yuan Dynasty stood for a short time, it was eventually replaced by the Ming Dynasty; Orhun gradually faded out of the historical stage with the passage of time; Goryeo was replaced by the Joseon Dynasty; Dali was destroyed under the attack of the Ming Dynasty.
These historical events reveal the fission and decline of the Mongol Empire, as well as the intricate relationship between the various civilizations in East Asia.