Yuan · Official

Basiji 八思吉思

Bāsījísī

Attested AD 1323

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Basiji was an official.

Life and dates

Death

Cause Executed for graft
Directly stated · History of Yuan 207, passage 9

Attested activity

AD 1323 又明年正月
Dated from the passage context · History of Yuan 207, passages 6, 9

Places and affiliations

Polity Id yuan · Relation Active in
Strongly inferred · History of Yuan 207, passage 9

References in the histories

History of Yuan, Chapter 207Volume 207 Biographies 94: Rebellious Ministers · 1 passage

監察御史嘗舉八思吉思可任大事，未幾，以貪墨伏誅。 A surveillance censor once recommended Basiji as fit for great responsibility, yet within a short time Basiji was executed for graft.