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Dondondorj (Tüsheet Khan)

Tüsheet Khan

Born
Unknown
Died
Unknown
Reigned
1732–1743
Khanate
Khalkh Mongolia

Overview

Dondondorj was Tüsheet Khan of the Khalkha from 1732 to 1743. The record of his reign is thin: the sources give little more than his place in the succession.

Rise to Power

He succeeded Vanjildorj in 1732; some lists call him Tuvdendorj.

Rule and Achievements

  • Held the hereditary title, confirmed by the Qing emperor, and ruled his own banner as its jasagh, the ruling prince
  • Ruled while Dzungar armies raided Khalkha in 1731–1732 and the Khalkha princes fought alongside the Qing

Legacy

He was succeeded by Togtokhdorj in 1743.

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