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Orchid Palace announced the death of the Khan Erdeni
The forty-two-year reign ended after a long-standing battle of Khan Erdeni with prostate cancer
25 May 5655



Khan Erdeni passed away at the Gemun Royal Hospital earlier today, at the age of 76, after reigning the Bianjie Khanate for more than forty years, thus ending the Elhedotori era. Erdeni came to power in 5613 following the abdication of his father, Ajige, overseeing the death of the country's traditional party system, Bianjie's economic growth, the reversal of the isolationist policies and growing regional presence. 

Nurhaci, the late Khan's oldest son and the new Khan, said that the death of his father was a "moment of great sadness" for him and the royal family. "We lost a great son of the Bianjian nation, who fought for the unity and strength of our beloved nation, and I have no doubts that his passing will be felt across the country, from north to south, east to west", Khan-in-waiting Nurhaci said in his first address to the nation following the announcement from the Orchid Palace.

Premier Abatai Soca, in his briefing later today, said that Khan Erdeni was the "heart and soul" of Bianije, being the "source of stability" on which the nation had lived these past forty years. Regarding the new Khan, Premier Soca pledged his and the government's full loyalty and devotion, adding that the government will ensure that the transition to the Khan Nurhaci's reign is "smooth". According to the Premier, the funeral will happen in June, while the enthronement of Nurhaci could happen in late October this year, with preparations already taking place earlier this year, as part of the traditional plan prepared by the Privy Council in case of the monarch's death.



The Daily Report (日報), also known as Nippō, is a major daily newspaper based in Namušun, Bianjie.
The paper is published in both official languages in the broadsheet format and is also available online in other international languages.