Bogd Khan
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Bogd Khan, (Mongolian Богд хаан; 1869-1924), assumed the title of Emperor (Khan) of Mongolia as northern Mongolia began its independence movement. As the eighth Jebtsundamba, he was the spiritual head of Mongolia's Tibetan Buddhist religion.
The Bogd Khan became head of state in Mongolia following the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty in China in 1911. After Damdin Sühbaatar led the Communist revolution that established full independence for Mongolia in 1921, the Bogd Khan was allowed to stay on the throne, and he remained head of state until his death in 1924. After his death, the Communist government declared the end of his reincarnation and established the People's Republic of Mongolia.
The "Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan" has been preserved and is a tourist attraction in Ulaanbaatar.
