Muqali

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Muqali was one of the greatest general under Genghis Khan. The fact that his father died trying to save Genghis Khan during a battle coupled with his own skills in battle, leading Muqali to become one of the Khan's most trusted generals. He was a participant in many battles in Genghis Khan's unification of Central Asia confederations.

During the coronation of Genghis Khan, Muqali was given the command of the Third Tumen and control over the Eastern mingghans. After Genghis Khan decided to go to war with the Khwarezmid Empire, he gave control of all Mongol forces to Muqali and gave him the title of King, a largely ceremonial title. Despite Genghis Khan having most of the main Mongol forces taken away and sent to the West, Muqali was able to subdue most of Northern China with his small force of around 20,000 men. After his death, Genghis Khan gave command to Muqali's son.