THE MOST INFLUENTIAL 100 PERSONS IN MONGOLIAN HISTORY

Feb 01, 2012 15:52

A two-volume book titled "The Most Influential 100 Persons in Mongolian History" by Myagmar DUSH has been published recently. One volume is sold for 15,000 MNT online and the book contains 100 biographies of prominent Khaans, Military warlords, scientists and educators of Mongolia.

The Most Influential 100 persons in Mongolian History:

1. Chinggis Khaan (Genghis Khan or given name as Temuujin, Spring 1206 - August 25, 1227, founder and Great Khan (emperor) of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest contiguous empire in history after his death);
2. Mao-Tun Chanyu (Modu Chanyu or Maodun, reigned 209 - 174 BCE, was born c. 234 BCE was the fourth known emperor and founder of the Xiongnu Empire after he killed his father in 209 BCE);
3. Tanshikhuai Baatar Khaan (was born 141 AD, reigned 156-181 was a supreme leader of the Xianbei tribes who expanded the vast the Xianbei Empire);
4. Khubilai Khaan (Kublai Khan, September 23, 1215 - February 18, 1294, grandson of Chinggis Khaan, the fifth Great Khaan of the Mongol Empire from 1260 to 1294 and the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in China);
5. Subeedei Baatar (Subutai, Subetei, or Tsubatai, 1176-1248, was the primary military strategist and general of Chinggis Khaan and Uguudei Khaan);
6. Uguudei Khaan (Ogodei, Uguudei, 1186 - December 11, 1241, was the third son of Chinggis Khaan and second Great Khaan of the Mongol Empire);
7. Minggatu of Sharaid (Mathematician and astronomer who discovered 9 trigonometric equations and wrote 42 volumes of "The Roots of Regularities");
8. Attila Khaan (Attila the Hun, 406-453 AD, was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in 453 AD);
9. Bat Khaan (Batu Khan, 1207-1255, was a Mongol ruler and founder of the Ulus of Jochi or Zuchi (or Golden Horde), the sub-khanate of the Mongol Empire. Bat Khaan was a son of Zuchi and grandson of Chinggis Khaan);
10. Tumur Gur-Khaan (Timur, Gur Emir Tamerlane, April 08, 1336 - February 18, 1405, historically known as Tamerlane, was a 14th-century conqueror of West, South and Central Asia, and the founder of the Timurid dynasty (1370-1405) in Central Asia);
11. Shulugun Khaan (Jarun, Sherun who established the Nirun, Jujan or Rouran Empire AD 330-555);
12. Yenshuubu Byambyn Rinchen (1905-1977, was one of the founders of modern Mongolian literature, a translator of literature and a scientist in various areas of Mongolian studies, especially linguistics);
13. Munkh Khaan (January 10, 1209 - August 11, 1259, was the fourth Great Khaan of the Mongol Empire from July 01, 1251 - August 11, 1259);
14. Babur Khaan (Baber or Babar, February 14, 1483 - December 26, 153, A Turko-Mongol Muslim conqueror, direct descendant of Tumur Khaan through his father, and a descendant of Chinggis Khaan through his mother);
15. Agvaanbaldan Tungalag Tsorj (1797-1864, Scholar, poet, philosopher who contributed significant contribution to the philosophy of Buddhist religion);
16. Yelui Abaoji Khaan (872-926 AD, The Emperor Taizu of Liao was the first emperor of the Liao Dynasty (907-926));
17. Khulegu Il-Khaan (Hulagu Khan, Hulegu, 1217 - February 8 1265, was a Mongol ruler who conquered much of Southwest Asia, grandson to Chinggis Khaan);
18. Bat-Munkh Dayan Khaan (1464-1543, descendant of Chinggis Khaan reigned between 1470-1517);
19. Bayan Khaan (538-602 AD, founder of Nirun-Avar state);
20. Khabul Khaan (reigned 1130-1146, was the first known Khaan of the Khamag Mongol confederation and great-grandfather to Chinggis Khaan);
21. Khotogochin Erdene Baatar Khuntaij (Erdeni Batur, died 1653, was a Choros-Oirat prince and is generally considered the founder of a new Oirat state in Central Asia known as the Dzungar Khanate);
22. Borjigin Dashdorjiin Natsagdorj (November 17, 1906 - June, 1937, was a Mongolian poet, writer, and play writer);
23. Yelui Dash Gur-Khaan (Yeh-Lu Ta-Shih, 1124-1143, was the founder of the Western Liao dynasty, or the Kara-Khitan Khanate);
24. Khand-Dorj Noyon of the Khalkh (1892-1915, Political leader, fighter for independence);
25. Zeb Noyon (Jebe Noyon died 1225, was one of the prominent Noyons (generals) of Chinggis Khaan);
26. Mandukhai Sechen Khatan (Mandukhai Setsen Queen or Queen Manduhai the Wise, 1449 - 1510, was the Empress of the Post-imperial Mongolia, united the warring Mongols with her husband Batmunkh Dayan Khaan);
27. Akbar Khaan (Alal Ud-Din Muhammad Akbar, October 14, 1542 - October 24, 1605, was the third Mughal Emperor. He was of Timurid descent);
28. Nomun-Gerel Choyiji-Odser Bandid (1214-1294, Buddhist scholar and philosopher);
29. Mukhulai Noyon (Muqali, 1170-1223, was one of the greatest generals of Chinggis Khaan);
30. Undur Gegeen Zanabazar ("High Saint Zanabazar", 1635-1723, the first spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism for the Khalkha in Outer Mongolia. Has been called the "Michelangelo of Asia");
31. Khatan Baatar Magsarjav Noyon (1877 - September 3, 1927, was a Mongolian general and a leading figure in Mongolia's struggle for independence);
32. Bayan Urlug of the Baarin (1236-1295, Great General and poet);
33. Ulug Bekh Khaan (Ulugh Bek, March 22, 1394 - October 24, 1449, was a Timurid ruler as well as an astronomer, mathematician and a sultan);
34. Galdan Boshigt Khaan (1644-1697, was a Khaan of the Dzungar Khanate);
35. Khukh-Temur Urlug (1328-1373, also known as Wang Baobao, was a Han-Naiman General of the Yuan Dynasty);
36. Agvaankhaidav (1779-1838, Buddhist, scholar and philosopher);
37. Altan Khaan of the Tumed Mongols (1507-1582, was the ruler of the Right Wing, or western tribes of the Mongols);
38. Khatgin Damdinsuren (1908-1986, was a Mongolian writer and linguist);
39. Guush Khaan Tur-Baikh (1582-1654, was the ruler of the Right Wing, or western tribes of the Mongols);
40. Chingunjav Shadar Noyon of the Khotgoid (1710-1757, was one of the two major leaders of the 1755 - 1756 rebellion in Outer Mongolia);
41. Toba Shegui Khaan (Tuoba, 371-409 AD, founder of Toba Wei state);
42. Sayijin Soliin Danzan (1885-1924, was a Mongolian revolutionary and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party);
43. Dogsomyn Bodoo (1895-1922, was the Prime Minister of Mongolia from 1921 to 1922);
44. Noyon Khutagt Danzan-Ravjaa (1803-1856, was a prominent Mongolian writer, composer, painter and medic and the Fifth Noyon Khutagt, the Lama of the Gobi);
45. Khara Khul Khaan (1568-1634, founder of Zunghar Khanate, was a Choros-Oirat prince and tayishi of the Choros tribe);
46. Zay-a Bandid Namkhai-Jamts ( Zay-a Bandida Namkhai-Jamchu, 1599-1662, Buddhist and scholar);
47. Damdin Sukhbaatar Janjin (February 02, 1893 - February 20, 1923, was a Mongolian military leader in the 1921 revolution);
48. Tumenkhen Tsogt Taij of the Khalkh (1581-1637, Tsoghtu Khong Prince, Chightu Khong Taiji, Tsogt Khun Taij, was a noble in Northern Khalkha. He expanded into Amdo (present-day Qinghai) to help the Karma Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism, but was overthrown by Gushri Khaan, who supported the rival Geluk sect);
49. Khoo Urlug Khaan of the Torguds (1570-1644, founder of Khalimag Mongol (Torguud Oirad) state, state-military great servant, great marshal);
50. Borjigin Injannash (1837-1892, great famed historian, author, genial scriptural scientist, artist, and philosopher);
51. Manlai Baatar Damdinsuren of the Bargu (1871-1921, genial great marshal, unceasing fighter for independence, famed state servant, poet);
52. Tsakhar Gevsh Luvsanchultem (1740-1810, genial medicinal scientist, astronomer, numerologist, philosopher, author, poet, and great scriptural scientist monk);
53. Esen Taish Khaan (1407-1455, Mongolian Khaan, genial marshal of Oirad)
54. Khorloogiin Choibalsan (February 08, 1895 - January 26, 1952, was the Communist leader of the Mongolian People's Republic from the 1930s until his death. Famed state-military servant, great marshal, revolutionist, resplendent fighter for independence, great servant of Ikh Mongol movement);
55. Sumbe Khamba Ishbaljir (1704-1788, genial scientist, astronomer, numerologist, philosopher, famed historian author, great medicinal scientist);
56. Begziin Yavuukhulan (1929-1982, Great poet of the East, famed social and cultural servant);
57. Gazan Il-Khaan (1271-1304, also known as Mahmud Ghazan or Casanus, was the seventh ruler of the Mongol Empire's Il-Khanate division in modern-day Iran from 1295 to 1304. Considered the most prominent of the Il-khans, he is best known for making a political conversion to Islam in 1295, marking a turning point for the dominant religion of Mongols in Central Asia. Famed scientist and philosopher);
58. Amarsanaa Khaan of Oird (1718-1757, Oirad khan, great marshal, resplendent fighter for independence);
59. Luvsanjambyn Murdorj (1919-1996, Mongolian genial composer. He was one of the leading composers of Mongolia in the 1950s and 1960s. His symphonic work My Homeland, also known as Manai Ekh Oron (Our Motherland), composed in 1955, was the first such work written in Mongolia. He was also a co-composer of the national anthem of Mongolia);
60. Ephthal Khaan (400-455 AD, founder of Eftalite Empire of White Huns, great state-military servant);
61. Tokhtamysh Khaan (1350-1406, was the prominent khan of the Blue Horde, who briefly unified the White Horde and Blue Horde subdivisions of the Golden Horde, or Ulus of Zuchi, into a single state. Great state-military servant and genial marshal);
62. Nogai Khaan (1225-1299, also called Isa Nogai, Nogay or Nogaj, was a general and de facto ruler of the Golden Horde and a great-great-grandson of Chinggis Khaan);
63. Tugtan Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal (September 17, 1916 - April 20, 1991, was one of the leaders of Mongolia from 1952 to 1984. During his political life, he served as the Prime Minister and General Secretary of the Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party);
64. Tumen Zasagt Khaan (1539-1592, Mongolian Great Khaan, state-military servant);
65. Sharaid Tseveen (1880-1942, great scientists, famed enlightener, state servant, resplendent fighter for Mongolian independence and freedom, famed historian, teacher, philosopher, great theorist of pan Mongolism);
66. Avtai Sain Khaan (1534-1586, famed state-military servant, propagandist of Buddhist religion);
67. Tsagaan Temeet Renchinii Choinom (1936 - 1978, was a Mongolian poet. Choinom's poems are famous for their fearlessness and realism. Throughout his life, his poems were widely popular but never received any official recognition under communist Mongolia. In 1991 R.Choinom was posthumously issued the Mongolian National Honor. Genial Mongolian poet, famed author);
68. Usu-Bekhi Khaan (1282-1341, Khaan of Golden Horde State or Ulus of Zuchi, Great state-military servant);
69. Khashi Kherei Khaan (1410-1466, founder of Crimean Khanate or Khanate of Crimea state, great state servant of Golden Horde empire);
70. Lamyn Gegeen Luvsan-Danzan-Jantsan (1639-1703, Genial scientist, famed religious servant, astronomer, great numerologist, and doctor);
71. Sanjaasurengiin Zorig (April 20, 1962 - October 02, 1998) was a prominent Mongolian politician and leader of the country's 1990 democratic revolution. He was called the "Golden Swallow of Democracy");
72. Guyug Khaan (1206-1248, was the third Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. As the eldest son of Uguudei Khaan and a grandson of Chinggis Khaan, he reigned from 1246 to 1248. He was given temple name later by Khubilai Khaan who founded the Yuan Dynasty);
73. Galdamaа Baatar (1635-1667, Oirad State famed state servant, Great Marshal);
74. Muyun-Khui Jologui Chanyu (269-333 AD, re-established Muyun Empire, Great Chanyu, Great Marshal, state servant);
75. Sain Noyon Khaan Namnansuren (1878-1919, Great state servant, resplendent fighter for independence and freedom);
76. Tatar Khaan (380-429 AD, khan of Rouran Khaganate, also known as Jou-jan, Jujan or Nirun Ruanruan/Ruru, Tatar, famed state servant, Great Marshal);
77. Zaya Bandid Luvsan-Perenlei (1642-1715, famed Buddhist religion servant, philosopher, great scientist, doctor, author, historian, poet, and enlightener);
78. Ayukhi Khaan (Ayuki, 1642-1724, Khaan of Torguud Oirad Empire of Khalimag Mongols, famed state-military servant, and Great Marshal);
79. Galzuud Agvaan-Luvsan Lkharamba (1853-1938, Great servant of Buryat-Mongolian religions, famed political servant, great scriptural scientist, poet, and enlightener);
80. Khuchum Khaan (1530-1605, Khaan of Mongolian Shiber Empire, and Great Marshal);
81. Khebekh Khaan (1278-1326, Khaan of Tsagaadain Empire, famed state-military servant);
82. Sorkhugtani Bekhi Khatan (Queen) (1198-1252, famed servant Mongolian Empire regime, genial queen, and enlightener);
83. “Lungrig” Dandar Maaramba (1831-1920, Great doctor of medicine, religious healer, pharmacist, philosopher, poet, and author);
84. Altan Khaan Ubashi Khun-Taij of the Khotkhoid (1567-1627, founder of Khotgoid Khanlig, famed state-military servant);
85. Alasha Lkharamba Agvaan-Dandar (1759-1842, genial philosopher, famed author, poet, and linguistics’ scientist);
86. Mengli Kherei Khaan (1440-1515, founder of Mongolian Crimea Khanate, great state servant of Golden Horde Empire);
87. “Marzan” Sharav (1869-1939, marzan = facetious, was a Mongolian painter. He is credited with the introduction of modern painting styles to Mongolia, with his most famous work, “One day in Mongolia”. His other well-known work includes portraits of the Bogd Khanand his queen Dondogdulam);
88. Ish-Danzanvanjil (1854-1907, Great scientist, author, poet, famous doctor and enlightener of Inner Mongolia);
89. Togtokh-Tur Noyon (1797-1887, famed state servant, great enlightener, and renovator of economy);
90. Shikhi-Khutug Noyon of the Tatar (1194-1276, great state legislator, founder of legislative principles, high-ranking Minister of the Mongol Empire in its early years, and a step-brother of Chinggis Khaan);
91. Yeh-lui Chu-Tsai (July 24, 1190 - June 20, 1244, statesman of Khitan ethnicity with royal family lineage to the Liao Dynasty, and became a vigorous adviser and administrator of the early Mongol Empire. The first of Chinggis Khaan retainers to suggest the policy of Mongol conquests. Introduced many administrative reforms in North China, during the reign of Chinggis Khaan and his successor Uguudei);
92. Choros Parchin of the Bayads (1855-1926, great story-teller of Oirad-Mongol, propagator of nomadic culture);
93. Eleen Ovla of the Kalmyks (1857-1920, great story teller of Khalimag-Torguud, propagator of nomadic culture);
94. Muhammad Shaybani Khaan (1451 - December 1510, also known as Abul-Fath Shaybani Khaan, khan of the Uzbek Dynasty who continued consolidating various Uzbek tribes and laid foundations for their ascendance in Transoxiana, descendant of Chinggis Khaan through his grandson Shayban and considered the Timurids as usurpers of the Chinggisid heritage in Central Asia, poet and statesman of Golden Horde);
95. Gakhan-Abaga nar Khukhultiin Davaa (1922-2006, great Kalmykia- Oirad poet);
96. Choros Gurkin Aidarda (1870-1937, great Oirad artist, poet and statesman);
97. Mongush Buyan-Badrakh (1892-1932, an eminent Tuva-Uriankhai poet and statesman);
98. Tugukhun Khaan (260-317 AD, founder of Tugukhun Dynasty);
99. Ulziit Dondog (1936-1972, prominent Buryatia-Mongolian poet);
100. Dalai Lama IV Yondon-Jamts (1589-1616, the Head of Buddhist religion).

by InfoMongolia.com
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