Sechen Khan ( mn, цэцэн хаан; ), born Buyan ( mn, Буян; ), (1556–1604) was a
khagan of the
Northern Yuan dynasty
The Northern Yuan () was a dynastic regime ruled by the Mongol Borjigin clan based in the Mongolian Plateau. It existed as a rump state after the collapse of the Yuan dynasty in 1368 and lasted until its conquest by the Jurchen-led Later Ji ...
, reigning from 1592 to 1604. He was the eldest son of
Jasaghtu Khan whom he succeeded.
Reign
During Buyan Khan’s rule, the Northern Yuan dynasty once again fell into disarray. Although the Great Khan was recognized as the leader of all the Mongol tribes, this was in name only. Buyan Khan even attempted to show what was rumored to be the
Imperial Seal of
Genghis Khan to other
Mongol clans to legitimatize his rule. He ruled the people in accordance with justice and religion.
[H. H. Howorth-History of the Mongols from the 9th to the 19th Century: Part 1, p. 378.]
He died in 1604.
See also
*
List of khans of the Northern Yuan dynasty
The following is a list of khagans of the Northern Yuan (1368–1635) based in Northern China and the Mongolian Plateau.
List of khans
Period of small kings
See also
* Borjigin
* List of Yuan emperors
* Yuan dynasty family tree
* List of C ...
References
{{Northern Yuan dynasty
1550s births
1604 deaths
Northern Yuan khans
16th-century Mongol khans
17th-century Mongol khans
16th-century Chinese monarchs
17th-century Chinese monarchs