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Babukhan
Babukhan (fl. 1328) (Chinese: 八不罕; Mongolian: Бабухан) was the wife of Taiding Emperor of the Yuan dynasty.[1] She served as regent in 1328. LifeBabukhan's father was either Woliuchar or Maizhuhan, both grandsons of Anchen.[2] She was established as empress in the third month of the first year of Taiding's reign (1324).[3] Her husband died four years later in Shangdu and she instantly went into motion to assure that her son Ragibagh - the designated heir - would indeed ascend the throne.[2] Babukhan immediately sent her envoys to seize the royal seals of office, and, when supporters of the former emperor Khaishan moved to enthrone one of his children, she pre-emptively had her son crowned with the reign name Tianshun.[4][2] She would serve as his regent. Babukhan sent troops to attack and punish the rebels, and many battles ensued; eventually her army was defeated.[5] Tuq Temur, son of Khaishan, took power, and had Tianshun executed.[2] It is unknown what became of Babukhan afterwards.[2] She wasn't given a posthumous due to the fact that she wasn't considered legitimate empress by Tugh Temür. Notes
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