10 Facts About Dagi Khatun

Dagi Khatun was from Khongirad clan, daughter of Kundu Temur, niece of Chabi and Nambui.

Dagi Khatun was married to Darmabala, son of Zhenjin, Crown Prince of Yuan around 1278.

Dagi Khatun came into conflict with Empress Bulughan, widow of Temur Khan in 1306.

Dagi Khatun's alliance was supported by some senior officials of the Secretariat under Aqutai.

Dagi Khatun was welcomed by Ayurbarwada, who gave up temporary khanship, and ascended to the throne.

Dagi Khatun was created empress upon ascendance of his son Kulug to khaganate and was granted Longfu Palace in Khanbaliq.

Dagi Khatun was later granted Xingsheng Palace in 1308 and a new title associated with it in 1310.

Dagi Khatun was known as a patron of Buddhism and befriended Chungseon of Goryeo, attending Buddhist ceremonies in Wutai Mountain with him.

Gegeen was already installed as crown prince in 1316 under influence of Dagi Khatun, who saw him as more controllable.

Dagi Khatun was granted a new long title, as such she was one of few women in Chinese history who received multiple titles from reigning emperors.