Ming · Warlord

Esen 也先

Yexian

Attested AD 1449

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Esen was a warlord.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1449 也先逼都城
Directly stated · History of Ming 144, passage 307

Origins and identity

Oirat 瓦剌
Strongly inferred · History of Ming 144, passage 307

Events and relationships

Pressed the capital
AD 1449 也先逼都城 · Military · Attacker
Dated from the passage context · History of Ming 144, passage 307

Source notes

Historicity historical
Directly stated · History of Ming 144, passage 307

References in the histories

History of Ming, Chapter 144Volume 144 Biographies 32: Cheng Yong, Ping An, He Fu, Gu Cheng · 1 passage

也先逼都城，復冠帶，充副總兵，禦敵於城外。 When Esen pressed the capital, his honors were restored; he served as deputy commander-in-chief and repelled the enemy outside the walls.