The period that started from the end of the 15th century and lasted for
nearly 3 centuries, can be referred to as era of the Manchu domination
in Asia. The Manchu was a highly militaristic State, that attacked and
subjugated Mongolia. Ligden, the great grandson of Batu-Mongke Dayan
Khaan, who was the last direct descendant of Chinggis Khaan, was
defeated. After having conquered the Tsahar state in 1636, Manchus took
Inner Mongolia under their control. In 1644 Beijing was occupied.
Mongolia was divided and the Khalkha Mongols and Oiryid Mongols waged
wars against each other. At the meeting initiated by Undurgegen
Zanabazar, feudals representing the Inner Mongolia and Outer Mongolia,
took a decision to seek protection of the Manchu State. Thus, Mongolia
came under the full control of Manchus. The Ching Dynasty established
its rule and laws over the entire territory of Mongolia. The Manchus
consistently pursued on the policy aimed at maintaining disunity of
Mongol aimags. Numerous attempts to throw off the Manchu yoke were
undertaken by Mongols. The last unsuccesful uprising in 1755-1758, was
led by the Oiryid Mongolian Prince Amarsanaa. The Manchu tyranny was to
last up to the 20th century.
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