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Botohui-Tarhun

1200 – 1300

13th Century Siberian Queen

Traditional leader or chief
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About Botohui-Tarhun

Lived 1200 – 1300. Botohui-Tarhun was a traditional leader or chief.

Botohui-Tarhun (13th Century CE), also spelled Botoqui Tarqun , was the queen of a 13th century Siberian tribe. mentioned in the Secret History of the Mongols. The name "Botohui-Tarhun" roughly translates to "Big and Fierce" Botoqui Tarqun, the queen and ruler of the Khori-Tumed, was the wife of the deceased Khori-Tumed chieftain Darduqul-Soqor. Enraged, Genghis Khan sent a larger army to subdue the tribes. The Mongol forces set a decoy on the frontier trail, while cutting a new trail through the forest to flank the Siberian tribe. In a surprise attack from the new trail, the Mongols directly attacked Botohui-Tarhun's headquarters. According to The Secret History, the Mongol attack was so fast that it appeared they had entered "through the top of the smoke-holes of [the Siberian tribes'] tents"

Upon victory, the Mongols imprisoned the members of the tribe. Botohui-Tarhun was married off to the second of the envoys, Qutuqa Beki.

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Important facts

Born
1200
Birth century
Died
1300
Occupation
Traditional leader or chief
Also known as
Botoqui Tarqun

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Botohui-Tarhun?

13th Century Siberian Queen

When was Botohui-Tarhun born?

Botohui-Tarhun was born in 1200.

When did Botohui-Tarhun die?

Botohui-Tarhun died in 1300.

What was Botohui-Tarhun's occupation?

Botohui-Tarhun was a traditional leader or chief.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Botohui-Tarhun

· Wikidata: Q81305512

· DBpedia: Botohui-Tarhun

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