#torogene

[thejackmeister-mongolhistory]

“Women and the Making of the Mongol Empire” by Anne F Broadbridge

Steppe women had a greater participation than their settled sisters in politics, war and daily work. With Women and the Making of the Mongol

A book to keep an eye out for. Mongolian women during the imperial period have not received the scholarly attention many other areas of the empire have. When they are discussed, it is generally in the form of anecdotes, or in the case of Jack Weatherford's "The Secret History of the Mongol Queens," the coverage is not rigourous or thorough. I'll have to see if I can get a copy of this: Broadbridge is a great scholar and this will be a great addition.

@annedey this may be something you're interested in.

[thejackmeister-mongolhistory]

In 1241, at the height of the Mongol Conquests, the son and successor of Chinggis Khan, Ogedai Khaan, died. His wife, Torogene Khatun, was left as regent of the great Empire, which at that time stretched from Kiev to Korea and from Moscow to Iran. This Woman for 5 years ruled the largest and most powerful empire on the planet, which would in the years following go on the conquer the rest of China and much of the Middle East. She secured the Mongol throne for her son Guyuk and was by far one of the most powerful women in history.