Lan Yu

Military Person

– 1393

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Who was Lan Yu?

Lan Yu was a Chinese general who contributed to the founding of the Ming Dynasty. He is considered one of the Ten Muslim Defenders of the Ming. His ancestral home was in present-day Dingyuan County, Anhui. In 1393 Lan was accused of plotting a rebellion and put to death by the Hongwu Emperor. About 15,000 people were implicated in the case and executed.

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1393

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on July 23, 2013

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