Sochigel

Sochigel (Modern Mongolian: Сочигэл, Russian: Сочихэл, Chinese (Simplifed): 速赤格勒) was either a junior wife or concubine of Yesügei, the chief of the Khamag Mongol confederation and father of Genghis Khan. Sochigel's children were Ghengis Khan's half-siblings, and included Behter and Belgutei; the latter became one of Genghis Khan's advisors.

==Biography== Little is known about Sochigel's early life until she either married or became a concubine of Yesügei. According to anthropologist Jack Weatherford, Sochigel was already established in Yesügei's household prior to the arrival of Hö'elün, whom he had abducted from her fiancé. However, Hö'elün was quickly made his chief wife, which meant that her children, rather than Sochigel's would become his heirs. Hö'elün's children included Temujin - the future Genghis Khan, Qasar, Khachiun and daughter Temülün.