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Battle of Tumu
1449
8 September 1449
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type of battle

war or event

Ming Imperial Wars

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coordinates unknown

location

modern country

When Oirat Mongols under Esen Khan expanded into northwestern China, Imperial eunuch Wang Zhen rashly persuaded Emperor Zhengtong to advance against the invaders. After reaching Dadong, the panicked Ming army withdrew and was surrounded then routed at Tumu Fortress, near Huailai, with Wang killed. The Emperor himself was captured but later released and restored.


   
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