Kheshig (Khishig, Keshig, Keshichan) were the imperial guard for Mongol royalty in the Mongol Empire, particularly for the rulers like the Genghis Khan and his wife Borte. Their primary purpose was basically a body guard for the emperors and rulers and to protect them during the day and night. They were divided into 2 areas, the day guard and the night guard, Khevtuul.

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  • Kheshig (Khishig, Keshig, Keshichan) were the imperial guard for Mongol royalty in the Mongol Empire, particularly for the rulers like the Genghis Khan and his wife Borte. Their primary purpose was basically a body guard for the emperors and rulers and to protect them during the day and night. They were divided into 2 areas, the day guard and the night guard, Khevtuul. They were distinct from the regular army, since if the army is out in battle with its enemies, there won't be military men left to protect Genghis Khan. Because the Mongol Empire spanned most of Eurasia, its impacts on the Mongol controlled-areas were so large. Khishig was the term used for the palace guards of the Great Mogul Emperors in India, and also for the matchlocks and sabres, which were changed weekly from Akbar the Great's armoury for the royal use. The royal guards in Persia who watch the King's person at night are also called Keshikchi. Modern Mongolian clan Khishigten are believed to be descendants of the kheshig of the Northern Yuan monarchs.
  • Кэшик, кешик (от тюрк. кэзик — «очередь», «смена») — личная гвардия великих ханов Монгольского государства, учреждённая Чингис-ханом. Основанная как стража ханской ставки, гвардия также приобрела значение элитного подразделения монгольской армии, а также важного звена в управлении государством, являясь, по сути, главной опорой ханской власти.
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  • Kheshig (Khishig, Keshig, Keshichan) were the imperial guard for Mongol royalty in the Mongol Empire, particularly for the rulers like the Genghis Khan and his wife Borte. Their primary purpose was basically a body guard for the emperors and rulers and to protect them during the day and night. They were divided into 2 areas, the day guard and the night guard, Khevtuul.
  • Кэшик, кешик (от тюрк. кэзик — «очередь», «смена») — личная гвардия великих ханов Монгольского государства, учреждённая Чингис-ханом.
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  • Kheshig
  • Кэшик
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