Military & Warfare

Yongle Emperor Initiates Campaign Against Mongols

The Yongle Emperor of the Ming Dynasty launched his first significant military campaign targeting the Mongols, specifically aimed at defeating the khan Bunyashiri. This was part of an effort to assert Ming authority and expand their territory in the north. The campaign saw the Ming forces advancing into Mongolian territories, demonstrating both military might and strategic planning under the Yongle Emperor's leadership.

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