| He chose Duan Qirui, who thus, on 24 November 1924, came back to power against all the odds. |
| Following the conquest of Dali in 1253, the former ruling Duan dynasty were appointed as Maharajah. |
| The city came under national spotlight again in 1917, when Prime Minister Duan Qirui's abrogation of the constitution triggered the Constitutional Protection Movement. |
| Duan then led a considerable army to serve as guides and vanguards for the Mongolian army. |
| De Situ Albanie, a late document, the Pictish Chronicle, the Duan Albanach, along with Irish legends, have been used to argue the existence of seven Pictish kingdoms. |
| With this rhythmic cry, Duan, in his crumpled old blue suit, pushes a benchlike cart along the street. |
