Töregene
wife of Ogodei
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Töregene was the wife of Ögödei, the second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire. After Ögödei's death in 1241, Töregene ruled as regent from 1242 to 1246. She was instrumental in securing the election of her son, Güyük, as the next Great Khan, despite opposition from Batu, a grandson of Genghis Khan. Töregene's regency was a period of political maneuvering within the Mongol nobility, as different factions vied for influence. She is described as a capable ruler who navigated these complex power dynamics.12
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