Ulanchab

Ulanqab is a grassland region north of the Yin Mountains, named for a meeting place of Mongol banner leaders. In the late seventeenth century the Sizi, Muumyangan, Urat and Khalkha Right banners gradually formed a league under Qing rule. By 1728 its leaders gathered by the Ulanqab River near Bayan Ovoo. The league brought together six banners, giving their nobles a regular place to discuss affairs that crossed the boundaries of individual pastures.