Khiagt: The Mongolian Revolution of 1921

The Mongolian Revolution of 1921 was a defining moment that reshaped Mongolia’s political and social future. After years of Qing rule and later occupation by Chinese forces, Mongolia’s fragile independence was threatened once again by White Russian troops led by Baron Roman von Ungern-Sternberg. In response, Mongolian revolutionaries formed a nationalist movement seeking full sovereignty and reform....