Sorghaghtani Beki

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was a Keraite princess and daughter-in-law of Genghis Khan. Married to Tolui, Genghis' youngest son, Sorghaghtani Beki became one of the most powerful and competent people in the Mongol Empire.

Sorghaghtani, a Nestorian Christian, respected other religions. Her sons, like Genghis, were all very tolerant in matters of religion, and the Mongol Empire promulgated the notion of state above religion while supporting all major religions of the time.[2] Sorghaghtani also financed the construction of a madrasa in Bukhara and gave alms to both Christians and Muslims.

Her son, Kublai Khan, followed Tibetan Buddhism and founded the Yuan dynasty in China.

Marco Polo, a Christian, traveled from Italy to Beijing to Meet Kublai Khan (a Buddhist), whose mother was a Christian.