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Borokhula
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Also known as Boroqul, Boerhu, Boruqul

Boroqul (, also known as Boroghul, '''Boro'ul, and Borokhula'''; –1217) was one of the foremost generals of Temüjin (later Genghis Khan) during his rise to power. Raised as a foundling by Temüjin's mother Hoelun, he won great renown by saving the life of Temüjin's son and future heir Ögedei after the Battle of Khalakhaljid Sands in 1203.

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human
Gender
male
Citizenship
Yuan dynasty
Occupation
military leader
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Nine nukers of Genghis Khan.jpg
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date of death
1217-00-00
stepparent
Hoelun
date of birth
1182-00-00
described by source
New History of Yuan
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Boroqul (, also known as Boroghul, '''Boro'ul, and Borokhula'''; –1217) was one of the foremost generals of Temüjin (later Genghis Khan) during his rise to power. Raised as a foundling by Temüjin's mother Hoelun, he won great renown by saving the life of Temüjin's son and future heir Ögedei after the Battle of Khalakhaljid Sands in 1203.

In recognition of this and other achievements, Boroqul became a member of Genghis' inner council and one of his most trusted advisors alongside Bo'orchu and Muqali. Boroqul died on a campaign against the northern Tumed tribes in 1217, but his achievements meant his clan remained prominent leaders in the Mongol Empire for centuries.

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