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Battle of Kerulen
1409
23 September 1409
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type of battle

war or event

Ming Imperial Wars

at a glance

coordinates unknown

location

modern country

Following victory at Nanjing (1356), Ming forces secured northern China (1368) then determined to invade Mongolia, where General Qiu Fu took a reported 100,000 men to the Kerulen River against Mongol Prince Bunyashiri and his chancellor Arughtai. Lured deep into the steppe, Qiu was defeated and killed west of Onohu. The Ming were soon avenged at the Onon.


   
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