Sagang Sechen, an expert on Mongolian history, discusses his influential work, "The Precious Summary," written in 1662, which is crucial for understanding the Mongols before the Qing Dynasty. He dives into the translation challenges of ancient texts and how the pandemic impacted scholarly work. The conversation also illuminates the role of Buddhism in Mongolian governance and highlights the significant political power women held during the Mongol Empire, particularly Queen Zhongyun. Sechen's insights provide a compelling overview of Mongolian historiography.
