Guush Luvsandanzan

Lubsangdandzin is best known for his 17th century Altan Tobchi (in full: Herein is contained the Golden Summary of the Principles of Statecraft as established by the Ancient Khans), uniting Chinggisid and Buddhist traditions.

[1] It is also significant in that it is a major source of knowledge on the "Chingisiin Bilig" or Wisdom of Genghis, a code of ethical conduct specifically directed toward future generations of Mongolian ruling nobility.

The first presents a mythological genealogy of the descent of Borte Chino, the ancestor of Genghis Khan, from King Mahasammadi of India and various Tibetan rulers like Namri Songtsen (the grandfather of Borte Chino and father of Tengri Khan), linking the Mongol state with the legendary Chakravarti kings.

In the next major section are the 233 chapters of the Secret History interspersed with additional material that adds to the Altan Tobchi's particular value.

The second major section ends with the chapters of the Secret History dealing with the last deeds and death of Genghis Khan.

First page of the 1604 Altan Tobchi