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Prince Demchugdongrub

After the fall of the Manchu Dynasty in China, Mongolia declared independence but the republican, revolutionary forces to the north and south refused to recognize this even though Mongolia had never been a part of China but only a part of the Manchu empire, acquired by the Qing Dynasty prior to their conquest of China. In 1919 Chinese republican troops invaded and seized power. In 1921 the monarchist General Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg drove out the Chinese and restored the Holy King to power. However, later that year, the Soviet Red Army crushed the Baron and backed a communist revolution in the country. Outer Mongolia was occupied by the Soviet Union and became a de facto colony. Inner Mongolia, however, remained under Chinese control. After the establishment of the Empire of Manchukuo, the Empire of Japan also made efforts to help organize the Mongols of the inner region who had hopes for uniting the Mongol people and restoring their independence under a traditional, legitimate monarchy. These Mongols were led by Prince Demchugdongrub and assisted by Japan. The Prince is still viewed by many Mongols as a hero for the nation because of his efforts to secure unity and independence for all of Mongolia.

Prince Demchugdongrub/Prince Teh or De/ Prince De Wang

Prince De Wang with high officials

Prince De Wang

An address by Mengjiang and Japanese officials

Prince De Wang with General Li Shouxin, commander

of the Mengjiang National Army