Dambyn Chagdarjav

Who was Dambyn Chagdarjav?

Dambyn Chagdarjav was a Mongolian revolutionary figure who was one of the “first seven” founders of the Mongolian People's Party. He was named prime minister of Mongolia’s provisional government at the first MPP Congress but held the office for just over a month, from March to April 1921, before being relieved of his duties. In the spring of 1922 a power struggle led to his being accused of conspiring to overthrow the government. He was arrested and executed along with prime minister Bodoo on August 31, 1922.