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Muqali

Type Figure Region Mongolian Plateau Time c. 1170–1223 Also known as Muqali、Mukhulai、木华梨

Muqali (1170–1223), one of the Mongol founding 'Four Heroes' and Genghis Khan's most trusted general, titled Grand Preceptor and King;…

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  1. 1201–1204Mongolian Plateau · Mongolian PlateauAs Genghis Khan's most trusted general, Muqali led his troops in the 1201 war against Jamukha's alliance, the 1202 destruction of the Tatars, and the 1204 destruction of the Naimans, winning repeated merits and contributing greatly to Mongol unification.
  2. 1206–1210Source of the Onon River · Khentii ProvinceIn 1206 Genghis Khan held a kurultai at the source of the Onon River to found the state; Muqali, together with Bo'orchu, Borokhula, and Chila'un, was called one of the 'Four Heroes,' was granted the titles Grand Preceptor and King, and commanded the left tumen, becoming one of the Mongol Empire's highest military officers. He then drilled and prepared the army for the future campaign against Jin.

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