Danashiri (, ; 1320–1335) was an ethnic Kipchak empress consort of China's Yuan dynasty, married to Toghon Temür (Emperor Huizong).
She was the daughter of El Temür, the prime minister during the initial years of her husband's reign. She came to be in conflict with the emperor for his infatuation with his concubine, Lady Ki, whom she often ordered to be beaten.Lily Xiao Hong Lee; Sue Wiles (13 March 2014). Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: Tang Through Ming, 618-1644. M.E. Sharpe. .
Danashiri was implicated in the failed rebellion of her brother, Tanggici, whom she attempted to protect from being executed.Lily Xiao Hong Lee; Sue Wiles (13 March 2014). Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women: Tang Through Ming, 618-1644. M.E. Sharpe. . She was exiled to HefeiЧ.Содбилэг. «Монголын Их Юань улсын түүх». 262-р тал. Улаанбаатар. 2010 он. for trying to defend her brother and later poisoned.
In popular culture Portrayed by Baek Jin-hee in 2013 television series Empress Ki.
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