Nine Forgotten Queens who Shaped the World

Queen Sorghaghtani Beki of the Mongol Empire

Sorghaghtani Beki, a Kereyid princess and widow of Tolui (Genghis Khan's son), was one of the most influential figures in the Mongol Empire. Although she never ruled directly, her strategic marriages for her sons resulted in them becoming Great Khans. Her political acumen and influence played a crucial role in the expansion of the Mongol Empire.