Genghis Khan's Daughters: The Empire Builders History Ignored

When we think of Mongol Empire builders, we picture Genghis Khan, Subutai, or Batu. But Genghis's daughters were among his most trusted strategists and administrators. In this episode, Lucas and Luna uncover the forgotten story of the Mongol princesses who ruled conquered territories, commanded armies, and held the empire together. Meet Al-Altun, who governed the Uyghur lands; Tümelün, who led a campaign in Siberia; and Checheyigen, who forged a crucial alliance with the Oirats. Drawing on The Secret History of the Mongols and Rashid al-Din's Jami' al-tawarikh, we explore how Genghis elevated his daughters to unprecedented power—and why later chroniclers erased their legacy. We also discuss the delicate politics of Mongol marriage alliances, the contrast with the patriarchal Song dynasty, and how these women shaped the empire's golden age. #GenghisKhan #MongolEmpire #MongolPrincesses #AlAltun #Tümelün #Checheyigen #SecretHistoryOfTheMongols #JamiAltawarikh #RashidalDin #MongolWomen #EmpireBuilders #CentralAsia #13thCentury #WomenInHistory #ForgottenHistory #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo