Mongol empire had a female Great Khan
Did you know that the Mongol empire had a female Great Khan (Khatun) for several years, probably the most powerful woman in history. “Soon after Ogodei died in 1241, at first power passed to the hands of Moqe, one of Genghis Khan’s wives, who Ögedei inherited. With the support of Chagatai and her sons, Töregene assumed […]