Abunai

Summary

Abunai (阿布奈; 1635 – May 5, 1675), known as Prince Chahar of the First Rank (察哈尔亲王), was a Mongol prince of clan Borjigin, second son of Ligden Khan.[1] He opposed Qing influence in his domain and was subsequently placed into house arrest in Shenyang and his son given his title. In 1675 he led the Chahar Mongols joining in the Revolt of the Three Feudatories, but were defeated in battle in April and subsequently killed. Abunai was a direct male-line descendant of Tolui Khan, the youngest of the four sons of Genghis Khan.

 Abunai
阿布奈
Prince Chahar of the First Rank
Prince Chahar
PredecessorEjei Khan
SuccessorBorni
Tenure1641 – 1669
Born1635
Died1675 (aged 39–40)
SpousePrincess Wenzhuang (m.1645)
IssueBorni
Lubuzung
HouseBorjigin
FatherLigden Khan
MotherAbaga Borjigit Namjung, Primary consort Nangnang

Family edit

Parents

Consorts and issue:

  • Gurun Princess Wenzhuang, of the Aisin Gioro clan (固倫溫莊公主 爱新觉罗氏; 9 August 1625 – 1663), personal name Makata (馬喀塔)[2]
    • Borni (布尔尼; 1654 – 1675 ), Prince Chahar of the First Rank (察哈尔亲王), first son
    • Lubuzung (罗布藏; d.1675), second son

References edit

  1. ^ Genghis Khan: A Biography by Zofia Stone
  2. ^ Second daughter of Hong Taiji