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Chu Mergen (Zasagt Khan)

Zasagt Khan

Born
Unknown
Died
Unknown
Reigned
1661
Khanate
Khalkh Mongolia

Overview

Chu Mergen was Zasagt Khan of the Khalkha in 1661. He held the title for a few months in a disputed succession; the sources disagree on how his reign ended.

Rise to Power

He held the title briefly after the death of Norob Bishrelt Khan in 1661.

Rule and Achievements

  • Ruled during a contested succession in the western Khalkha

Legacy

The usual list says he was killed by Erinchin Lobsang, the Altan Khan of the Khotogoid; other accounts give that fate to his successor Vanchig.

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