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Saturday, July 12, 2025

Collection of facts about the Yuan dynasty

This post is a collection of facts about the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). There are 7 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Succeeded the Mongol Empire and Song dynasty
• Based in East China
• Founded by Kublai Khan
• Defeated Song dynasty at Battle of Yamen (1279)
• Red Turban Rebellion by Song loyalists (1351-1368)
• Conquered by Ming dynasty (1368)
• Northern Yuan dynasty retreated to Mongolia