Engke Khan
Engke (Mongolian: Энх ᠡᠩᠬᠡ; Chinese: 恩克), (?–1394) was a khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty, reigning for a brief period from 1391 to 1394.[1] The identity of Engke is the subject of an academic dispute: according to Persian history books that Jorightu was Yesüder and Engke Khan was Yesüder's son succeeding him,[2][3] while Saghang Sechen believe that the Jorightu and Engke were the same person. His name "Engke" means "Peaceful" in the Mongolian language.
| Engke 恩克 ᠡᠩᠬᠡ | |
|---|---|
| Khagan of the Mongols | |
 | |
| Khagan of Northern Yuan dynasty | |
| Reign | 1391–1394 |
| Coronation | 1388 |
| Predecessor | Jorightu Khan Yesüder |
| Successor | Elbeg Nigülesügchi Khan |
| Died | 1394 |
| House | Borjigin |
| Dynasty | Northern Yuan |
According to Mongolian historian J. Bor, Engke made an alliance with Timur against the Ming dynasty. However, Timur died while he was marching towards the Ming dynasty in 1405.
References
- Guush Luvsandanzan. Altan Tobchi.
- Shajrat Ul Atrak: Or The Genealogical Tree Of The Turks And Tatars P.218：“The fourteenth was named Eenkeh Khan, the son of Yusoordar.”
- Nizam ad-Din Shami. ظفرنامه (Book of Victory).
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