Ögedei Khan: The Party Mongol

Ögedei Khan, the second son of Genghis Khan, was a party Mongol like no other. Born in 1186, he quickly rose to power as the Empire’s leader in 1227 after his father’s death. But instead of just continuing his father’s conquests, Ögedei decided to add a new spin to the Mongol way of life: partying.

Ögedei was known for his love of wine, women, and song. He was often seen dancing around the yurts, shirtless, and belting out his favorite Mongol drinking songs. He even had his own personal band of musicians who followed him everywhere he went. And when he wasn’t partying, he was busy building up the Empire.

Ögedei was responsible for expanding the Mongol Empire beyond Central Asia and into Europe. He led the successful invasions of both Russia and Hungary. But instead of just conquering these lands, Ögedei decided to throw some epic parties to celebrate. He would bring out the finest wines, meats, and cheeses from each new land they conquered and throw lavish feasts for his army.

But Ögedei’s partying ways eventually caught up with him. His excessive drinking and love of the fast life took a toll on his health. He died in 1241, rumored to have succumbed to alcohol poisoning.

Despite his early demise, Ögedei Khan’s legacy lived on. He was remembered as the party Mongol who knew how to conquer lands and throw a great feast afterward. His love of wine, women, and song inspired generations of Mongol leaders to follow in his footsteps. And his partying spirit lives on today, with the Mongolians still known for their celebrations and festivals. Ögedei would be proud.