In 1923, this city's official symbol was declared to be a Garuda with a key in its right claw and a lotus in its left. After this city was first used as a base of power by Zanabazar, it changed location over twenty times befo
In 1923, this city's official symbol was declared to be a Garuda with a key in its right claw and a lotus in its left. After this city was first used as a base of power by Zanabazar, it changed location over twenty times before it was finally established with the name "Felt City" on its current site in 1778. The lama Bogd Jebsundamba was enthroned in this city in 1911. While it was known as Urga, this city was a major outpost for the trade established by the Treaty of (*) Kyakhta that ran from Kyakhta to Beijing. This city changed hands twice after its capture and loss by the White Russian warlord Baron von Ungern-Sternberg in 1921, three years after which it was given a name meaning "Red Hero." For 10 points, identify this city from which Khorloogin Choibalsan ruled the People's Republic of Mongolia.
In 1923, this city's official symbol was declared to be a Garuda with a key in its right claw and a lotus in its left.
Ulan Bator [or Ulanbaatar; accept Urga until it is read; accept Ikh Khuree or Niislel Khuree]