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Bayan of the Merkid vs El Temur
Bayan of the Merkid leads by 2.9 pts · 2 figures compared
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Bayan of the Merkid
Politician · Medieval
50.2Total
El Temur
Politician · Medieval
47.3Total
Basic Information
Born
1280
1295
Died
1340
1333
Era
Medieval
Medieval
Nationality
China
China
Occupation
Politician
Politician
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
33.2
24.8
Political (20%)
48.0
61.3
Influence (20%)
51.0
50.2
Legacy (20%)
42.5
40.0
Leadership (15%)
74.0
53.2
Strategy (15%)
52.0
51.2
TOTAL
50.2
47.3
Bayan of the Merkid — Complete Timeline
1335 AD
Abolition of the civil service examinationsReform◆ Major
Bayan ordered the abolition of the Confucian civil service examinations, which had been reinstated by earlier Yuan emperors. This move was part of his policy to reduce Chinese influence in the government and favor Mongol and Semu officials.
Civil serviceAnti-Chinese policyExaminations
Impact: nationaldestructive
Appointment as Chancellor of the YuanPolitical Action◆ Major
Bayan of the Merkid was appointed as chancellor (chengxiang) under Emperor Toghon Temur. He quickly centralized power, becoming the de facto ruler of the Yuan dynasty.
ChancellorYuan dynastyPower centralization
Impact: national
1337 AD
Prohibition of Chinese language and namesReform◆ Major
Bayan issued decrees forbidding Chinese from learning the Mongol script and requiring them to adopt Mongol names. These measures aimed to suppress Chinese cultural identity and reinforce Mongol dominance.
Cultural suppressionSinophobiaMongolization
Impact: nationaldestructive
1340 AD
Fall from power and deathPolitical Action◆ Major
Emperor Toghon Temur, with the help of Bayan's nephew Toqto'a, staged a coup that removed Bayan from power. Bayan was exiled and died shortly thereafter, ending his anti-Chinese policies.
CoupExileEnd of chancellorship
Impact: nationaltragic
El Temur — Complete Timeline
1328 AD
Seizure of power as regentPolitical Action◆ Major
El Temur led a coup in Dadu (Beijing) that installed Tugh Temur as emperor, overthrowing the regent of the previous emperor. He then assumed the position of regent, dominating the Yuan court for the next five years.
CoupRegencyYuan dynasty
Impact: national
1329 AD
Purge of rival Mongol factionsPolitical Action◆ Major
After the death of Khutughtu Khan, El Temur orchestrated the execution of several high-ranking Mongol officials loyal to the late khan. This purge consolidated his control over the imperial government and eliminated opposition.
PurgePolitical violenceMongol factions
Impact: nationaldestructive
1333 AD
Death and fall of his factionPolitical Action◆ Major
El Temur died in 1333, and his family's power was quickly dismantled by the new emperor Toghon Temur. His sons were executed, and his faction was purged, ending the El Temur regency.
DeathPurgeEnd of regency
Impact: nationaltragic
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Rankings
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Bayan of the MerkidLeader
Mil: 33.2Pol: 48.0Inf: 51.0
50.2
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El Temur
Mil: 24.8Pol: 61.3Inf: 50.2
47.3
+2.9 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
20
10
Win Rate
25
10
Expansion
10
10
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
30
30
Diplomacy
40
60
Economy
35
40
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
20
20
Global
15
20
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
30
30
Longevity
15
20
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
65
70
Stability
25
30
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
15
10
Tactics
20
10
Reform
10
10
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