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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.

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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 Emperor Chengzong of Yuan, was the second emperor of the Yuan dynasty of China, ruling from 10 May 1294 to 10 February 1307.

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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.

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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)