History: April 28 (#3)

History: April 28 (#3)
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April 28, 1294 Temür, grandson of Kublai, is elected Khagan of the Mongols with the reigning title Oljeitu.

Commentary

Commentary

On April 28, in the year 1294: Temür, grandson of Kublai, is elected Khagan of the Mongols with the reigning title Oljeitu. Öljeyitü Khan, born Temür, also known by his temple name as the E mperor Chengzong of Yuan, was the second emperor of the Yuan dynasty of China, ruling from 10 May 1294 to 10 February 1307. Why April 28, 1294 matters: Temür, grandson of Kublai, is elected Khagan of the Mongols with the reigning title Oljeitu. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: April 28, 1294 Medieval societies developed long-distance trade, craft traditions, urban life, and learning institutions that shaped later centuries. The event on this day: Temür, grandson of Kublai, is elected Khagan of the Mongols with the reigning title Oljeitu. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tem%C3%BCr_Khan (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)