Boraqchin (wife of Ögedei)
Boraqchin was the first and eldest wife of Ögedei Khan. They had no surviving children.
| Boraqchin | |
|---|---|
| First wife of Ögedei Khan | |
| Born | unknown date |
| Died | Karakorum, Mongol Empire |
| Burial | Karakorum |
| Spouse | Ögedei Khan |
| Religion | Tengrism |
The earliest known Sino-Mongolian inscription, from 1240, mentions a "Yeke Qadun" or "Great empress". Some scholars have identified this figure with Boraqchin, while others argue that the inscription refers to Ögedei Khan's second wife, Töregene Khatun.
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