Sechen Khan (Mongolian: Цэцэн хаан; Chinese: 徹辰汗), born Buyan (Mongolian: Буян; Chinese: 布延), (1556–1604) was a khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty, reigning from 1592 to 1604. He was the eldest son of Jasaghtu Khan whom he succeeded.

Sechen Khan
徹辰汗
ᠰᠡᠴᠡᠨ ᠬᠠᠭᠠᠨ
Khagan of the Mongols
Khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty
Reign1592–1604
PredecessorJasaghtu Khan
SuccessorLigden Khan
Born1556[1]
Died1604 (aged 47–48)
Full name
Era dates
1592–1604
HouseBorjigin (Боржигин)
DynastyNorthern Yuan
FatherJasaghtu Khan

Reign

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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.[2]

He died in 1604.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dates given here are in the Julian calendar not in the proleptic Gregorian calendar.
  2. ^ H. H. Howorth-History of the Mongols from the 9th to the 19th Century: Part 1, p. 378.
Buyan Sechen Khan
 Died: 1592-1604
Regnal titles
Preceded by Khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty
1592–1604
Succeeded by