EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 5 MIN
Mongol Women in Power: Toregene and Sorghaghtani
from The Mongols vs Europe: What Almost Changed Western History — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
When Ögedei Khan died in 1241, his widow Töregene Khatun seized control of the Mongol Empire, defying the Yassa law code and reshaping Eurasian politics. Meanwhile, Sorghaghtani Beki, a Nestorian Christian princess, skillfully managed her son Möngke's rise to become Great Khan. Lucas and Luna explore how these two women wielded extraordinary power behind the throne, their rivalry, and how their actions determined the fate of Europe, the Middle East, and China. Discover how Töregene's regency stalled the invasion of Europe and how Sorghaghtani's diplomatic brilliance made her son the most powerful man on earth. This episode dives into the politics of the Mongol court, the role of women in steppe society, and the legacy of these forgotten leaders. #ToregeneKhatun #SorghaghtaniBeki #MongolEmpire #MongolWomen #OgedeiKhan #MongkeKhan #Kurultai #Yassa #Karakorum #BatuKhan #GuyukKhan #NestorianChristianity #GoldenHorde #13thCentury #Regency #SteppePolitics #History #FexingoHistory #GenghisKhan #Subutai Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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