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Bogurchi

Type Figure Region Mongolian Plateau Time c. 1165–1230 Also known as Bogurchi、Boroqul、博儿术赤、博儿忽赤

Bogurchi (c. 1165–c. 1230) was the savior of Genghis Khan's life in his youth and one of the Four Heroes, loyally following him for life.…

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  1. 1201–1204Mongolian Plateau · Mongolian PlateauAs one of Temüjin's earliest followers, Bogurchi led his troops in the wars of 1201–1204 against Jamukha, the Tatars, the Naimans, and other tribes, renowned for his fierce fighting, and was a core commander in the wars to unify the Mongol tribes.
  2. 1206–1210Source of the Onon River · Khentii ProvinceAt the kurultai of 1206, Bogurchi, together with Bo'orchu, Muqali, and Chila'un, was named one of the 'Four Heroes' and granted a thousand households, becoming a founding military aristocrat of the Mongol Empire. He thereafter continued to lead his people and took part in the empire's early military preparations.

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