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Mongolia: Biligtu Khan, born Ayushiridara, Khan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty (r.1370-1378).

Mongolia: Biligtu Khan, born Ayushiridara, Khan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty (r.1370-1378).

Mongolia: Biligtu Khan, born Ayushiridara, temple name Zhaozong; Khan of the Northern Yuan Dynasty in Mongolia (r.1370-1378).

Bilegt Ayushridar Khan, the eldest son of Togun Temur Khan, was born in 1338, the yellow tiger year. In 1370 he became the ruler of Mongolia and the city of Karakorum on native Mongolian territory was made the capital of Mongolia. He fought successfully against the Chinese Ming dynasty and passed away in 1378, the yellow horse year.

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