The Western Borders of Mongolia at the Beginning of the 20th Century and the Tuvans
https://doi.org/10.22162/2500-1523-2025-3-461-489
Abstract
Introduction. The Mongols and Tuvans from the western frontier, who had long lived as neighbors, participated to some extent in the events of the region. The purpose of this article is to examine how the Tuvan people participated in the events that took place in western Mongolia in the first half of the 20th century. Results. At the beginning of the 20th century. Mongolia and Tuva began a liberation struggle against the Manchu Qing dynasty. The struggle for independence began with the expulsion of the Chinese trading companies from the banks of the Tes, Khandgait and Torhilog rivers, and then culminated in the liberation of Khovd, which was attended by more than 500 Tuvans
Moreover, in 1921, more than 50 Tuvan soldiers led by Naranbaatar joined forces with Khasbaatar, Dambadorj and the government army of the Western Border to liberate the region from the remaining White Guard forces. In 1930, the rebels from the Togsbuyantiyn Khure monastery, located in the Chandmani-Uul aimag, also tried to establish contact with the Tuvans, who, in turn, proposed to create a state in cooperation with the Derbets.
About the Author
Naranzhargal Norovsambuu
Institute of International Studies of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences (15–4, West Selby St., 4th Quarter, Chingeltei District, 15170 Ulan-Bator, Mongolia)
Mongolia
Mongolia
Ph.D. (History), Research Associate
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Norovsambuu N. The Western Borders of Mongolia at the Beginning of the 20th Century and the Tuvans. Mongolian Studies. 2025;17(3):461-489. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22162/2500-1523-2025-3-461-489
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