Lingdan Khan

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Lingdan Khutaghtu Khan, also Ligdan, Legdan or Likdan (ruled 1604-1634), was the last in the Chakhar dynasty of Mongol Khans. By the early 17th century the Khans had lost most of their power, and were under pressure from the Manchu in the east.

At the same time, the Mongols were converting to Tibetan Buddhism. Lingdan Khan died in 1634 on the way to Tibet, in Gansu. After Lingdan Khan's death his son Ejei submitted to the Manchu, who assumed power in Mongolia.