Elbeg Nigülesügchi Khan
khagan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty
Nigülesügchi Khan, born Elbeg (1360–1399), was a khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty, reigning from 1394 to 1399. Erdeniin Tobchi claimed that Elbeg was the younger brother of the Jorightu Khan, while other historians testify that he was a son of the Biligtü Khan (Emperor Zhaozong). He ruled for seven years. Border skirmishes with the Ming dynasty and Oirat rebellion plagued his reign.
Reign
During his reign, the Oirats began to openly challenge the authority of the Borjigin family and the Ming dynasty repulsed Northern Yuan invasions. Elbeg was held responsible for all things that went wrong.
Elbeg was hunting with Khuuhai Dayuu and saw hare's blood on the freshly fallen snow. He mused: "Is there a lady with a face white as snow and cheeks as red as blood?" Khuuhai responded: "I know just such a beautiful lady. It is forbidden for you to see her, as she is Oljeitu, the wife of your son." The Khan ordered Khuuhai to bring the lady to him. When the Khuuhai informed the princess of the summons, she was greatly angered, for she knew the evil intent in the Khan's heart.
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