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Altan Khan's Siege of Peking

When
1550
Where
Ming Capital
Episodes
1

In 1550, Altan Khan, leader of the Tümed Mongols, breached the Great Wall and besieged Beijing, setting its suburbs on fire. This event occurred during a period of constant Mongol threats that prompted Ming fortification efforts.

Episodes

  1. 1550 · Ming CapitalSiege of Beijing

    Altan Khan breached the Great Wall and besieged Beijing, setting its suburbs on fire.

Background and detail

Altan Khan's Position. Altan Khan was the de facto ruler of the Right Wing Mongols and leader of the Tümed tribe. He managed to unite a tribal league spanning from the Khalkha Mongols to the Chahars, establishing significant military power against the Ming border.

People involved

  • Altan Khan · Leader of the Tümed Mongols and de facto ruler of the Right Wing

Sources

  1. Altan Khan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
  2. Ming dynasty Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-02

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