Temüge Otchigin

Temüge Otchigin (c. 1168–1246), youngest brother of Genghis Khan, bore the title Otchigin, guardian of the family hearth. With his mother Hö'elün he ruled the Mongol heartland, and in 1206 they received the largest share of land and people. Genghis authorised him to kill the shaman Teb Tengri in a wrestling match.

After Ögedei died in 1241, Temüge tried to seize the throne while Güyük was away on campaign, but Töregene blocked him. When Güyük was elected in 1246, Temüge was executed.