The White Khan of Mongolia

How a Russian Invader Became the Khan of Mongolia

Roman von Ungern-Sternberg (Russia Beyond)

In 1911, after 300 long years under the rule of the Qing Dynasty of China, Mongolia declared itself independent under the leadership of Jebtsundamba Khutuktu, who was a Tibetan Buddhist monk. However, in 1920, China reoccupied Mongolia and dethroned Khutuktu from the seat of the Khan.