Vân Nam Vương

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • Prince of Yunnan: A historical title, specifically referring to Toghon (Thoát Hoan), a son of Kublai Khan (Hốt Tất Liệt), who was enfeoffed as the ruler of the Yunnan region.

Usage Examples

• Proper Noun:
  • Vân Nam Vương Thoát Hoan từng chỉ huy quân Nguyên xâm lược Đại Việt. (Prince of Yunnan Toghon once commanded the Yuan army to invade Đại Việt.)
  • Tước hiệu Vân Nam Vương cho thấy tầm quan trọng của vùng đất này. (The title Prince of Yunnan shows the importance of this region.)

Advanced Usage

• The title "Vân Nam Vương" is primarily used in historical contexts to discuss the Yuan dynasty's administration and military campaigns in Southeast Asia.

Variants and Related Words

• Vương (n): Prince, king. A title for nobility or rulers.
• Vân Nam (n): Yunnan. A province in southwestern China.

Synonyms

• Toghon: The personal name of the individual most commonly associated with this title.
• Prince Toghon of Yunnan: An alternative descriptive title.

Related Historical Context

• Yuan Dynasty Enfeoffment: Refers to the Yuan dynasty practice of granting princely titles and control over regions to members of the imperial family, such as Kublai Khan's sons.