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{{ | {{Quote|Altan Khan... grandson of the great Dayan Khan, a powerful figure in his own right... and a supporter of the current Grand Khan's rule. They say he's a willful one, with ambitions of raiding Ming China.|Shao Jun, 1532.|Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun|The Great Wall}}{{Character Infobox | ||
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|image = ACC China DB Altan Khan.png | |image = ACC China DB Altan Khan.png | ||
|birth = 1507<br>[[Mongolia]], {{Wiki|Northern Yuan dynasty}} | |birth = 1507<br>[[Mongolia]], {{Wiki|Northern Yuan dynasty}} | ||
|death = 1582 | |death = 1582 {{c|aged 74–75}}<br>[[Mongolia]] | ||
|species = [[Human]] | |||
|database = [[Database: Altan Khan|Altan Khan]] | |database = [[Database: Altan Khan|Altan Khan]] | ||
|affiliates = [[Mongol Empire]] | |affiliates = [[Mongol Empire]] | ||
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'''Altan Khan''' (Mongolian: ᠠᠯᠲᠠᠨ ᠬᠠᠨ; 1507 – 1582) was the ruler of the {{Wiki|Tümed}} Mongols and ''de facto'' ruler of the Right Wing of Mongols. He was a descendant of [[Kublai Khan]], leader of the [[Mongol Empire]] and Emperor of [[China]]. He is well remembered not only for creating strong connections between [[Mongolia]] and [[Tibet]]an Buddhists, but also for being the first Mongol to cross the [[Great Wall of China]]. | '''Altan Khan''' (Mongolian: ᠠᠯᠲᠠᠨ ᠬᠠᠨ; 1507 – 1582) was the ruler of the {{Wiki|Tümed}} [[Mongolia|Mongols]] and ''de facto'' ruler of the Right Wing of Mongols. He was a descendant of [[Kublai Khan]], leader of the [[Mongol Empire]] and Emperor of [[China]]. He is well remembered not only for creating strong connections between [[Mongolia]] and [[Tibet]]an Buddhists, but also for being the first Mongol to cross the [[Great Wall of China]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Starting in 1529, the Mongols under Altan Khan began launching raids on the Chinese border to gain territory.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Altan Khan]]</ref> In 1532, Altan Khan | Starting in 1529, the Mongols under Altan Khan began launching raids on the Chinese border to gain territory.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Database: Altan Khan]]</ref> In 1532, Altan Khan gained an alliance with the [[Shanghai Rite of the Templar Order|Chinese Templar]] [[Zhang Yong]], who offered to faciliate the Mongols' invasion of China in exchange for a seat in power after the outcome. Zhang Yong thus had his men open the gates of the Great Wall, allowing several of Altan Khan's scouts to enter the country and begin making plans for the full-scale assault.<ref name="The Betrayal">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[The Betrayal"</ref> | ||
However, the invasion was thwarted by the [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins|Chinese Assassins]] [[Shao Jun]] and [[Xiao Hu]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' – [[The Great Wall]]</ref> who eliminated the Mongol scouts and helped the [[Ming dynasty|Ming]] guards close back the gates.<ref name="The Betrayal" /> Believing Zhang Yong had betrayed their alliance, an infuriated Altan Khan ordered an assault of the Great Wall, though the attack was ultimately repelled by the Ming soldiers and the Mongols were forced to retreat.<ref name="Vengeance">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' – [[Vengeance]]</ref><ref name="Culmination">''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]'' – [[Culmination]]</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Altan Khan is a historical character featured in the 2015 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' and its 2019 manga adaptation, ''[[Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun]]''. Although Altan Khan is know to have led several raids into China and even succeeded in crossing the Great Wall in 1550, no recorded Mongol attacks against the Great Wall occurred in 1532. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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Revision as of 21:14, 5 May 2024
Altan Khan (Mongolian: ᠠᠯᠲᠠᠨ ᠬᠠᠨ; 1507 – 1582) was the ruler of the Tümed Mongols and de facto ruler of the Right Wing of Mongols. He was a descendant of Kublai Khan, leader of the Mongol Empire and Emperor of China. He is well remembered not only for creating strong connections between Mongolia and Tibetan Buddhists, but also for being the first Mongol to cross the Great Wall of China.
Biography
Starting in 1529, the Mongols under Altan Khan began launching raids on the Chinese border to gain territory.[1] In 1532, Altan Khan gained an alliance with the Chinese Templar Zhang Yong, who offered to faciliate the Mongols' invasion of China in exchange for a seat in power after the outcome. Zhang Yong thus had his men open the gates of the Great Wall, allowing several of Altan Khan's scouts to enter the country and begin making plans for the full-scale assault.[2]
However, the invasion was thwarted by the Chinese Assassins Shao Jun and Xiao Hu,[3] who eliminated the Mongol scouts and helped the Ming guards close back the gates.[2] Believing Zhang Yong had betrayed their alliance, an infuriated Altan Khan ordered an assault of the Great Wall, though the attack was ultimately repelled by the Ming soldiers and the Mongols were forced to retreat.[4][5]
Behind the scenes
Altan Khan is a historical character featured in the 2015 video game Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China and its 2019 manga adaptation, Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun. Although Altan Khan is know to have led several raids into China and even succeeded in crossing the Great Wall in 1550, no recorded Mongol attacks against the Great Wall occurred in 1532.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun (first appearance)
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