Overview
Badma Erdeni, son of Ubashi Khong Tayiji, ruled the Khotogoid for about thirty-five years. Like his father, he is the Altan Khan of the Russian records. His reign is known mainly from Russian embassy reports.
Rise to Power
He succeeded his father after Ubashi was killed by the Oirats in 1623.
Rule and Achievements
- Continued to exchange embassies with Russia
- Competed with the Russian forts of Siberia for the tribute of the Yenisei Kyrgyz
Legacy
He was succeeded around 1658 by his son Erinchin Lobsang.