Genghis Khan had around six official Mongolian wives and numerous other wives and concubines, possibly totaling around 44 or even as many as 500 women in his harem according to various historical sources. His six wives bore him over thirteen children, but with all his wives and concubines together, he fathered over 120 children, and some estimates suggest he may have had hundreds or more.
Details on Wives and Concubines
- The six official wives were all Mongolian, with Börte being the primary and most important wife who bore him his four official heirs.
- Historians believe his harem included not only these wives but also many concubines, with some records suggesting the total number of women could have been around 44 officially or even up to 500 unofficially.
- These women included princesses or queens from conquered areas and were often given their own camps (ordos) managed by the wives, showing a complex household structure.
Thus, while the exact number varies depending on the source and definition of "wives," historically it is accepted that Genghis Khan had about six main wives and many more lesser wives and concubines totaling possibly over 40, up to several hundred.
