英文摘要 |
The disputes over imperial succession in the Yuan dynasty were an important factor in its decline and fall. Among these disputes, the succession of Yuan Chengzong 元成宗 (r. 1294-1307) deserves special attention. Chengzong was the first emperor to succeed after Shizu 世祖 (r. 1260-1294) declared the dynastic name Da Yuan 大元 (Great Yuan), and he was also the first descendant of Jingim 真金 to take control of the throne. This paper re-examines several indicative political events before the succession of Chengzong, including the political storm caused by the death of Jingim, the tendency of Jingim's sons to become designated as heirs, the formation of Chengzong's ascendancy and the process of his accession to the throne. It also discusses the rise, fall and reorganization of political forces during Shizu's reign as seen in the above events, especially the political role played by Jingim's widow, Kökejin 闊闊真. |