Editing Kheshig

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The '''Kheshig''' were the Imperial bodyguard of the [[Mongol Empire|Mongol royalty]].

==History==
In 1227, the Kheshig were acting as the personal guards of the founder of the Mongol Empire, [[Genghis Khan]]. At [[Xingqing]], the Mongols had taken over during their [[Mongol conquest of China|invasion]]. However, [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Qulan Gal]] and [[Mentor]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] came across Genghis's camp and killed all of the Kheshig stationed, after Altaïr was spotted, before they moved to reach Genghis Khan.<ref name="Empire of the Great Khan">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' – [[Empire of the Great Khan]]</ref>

By 1259, the Kheshig continued to guard the Khan's family. During the march to [[Burkhan Khaldun]] to lay [[Möngke Khan]]'s body to rest, the Kheshig were led by [[Asutai]], the fourth son of Möngke. During the march, Asutai began to talk with Mongolian commander [[Bayan]] to join the Kheshig and the [[Templars]]. He explained that he and his father are part of the Templar Order, like most of the Kheshig themselves. Ultimately, Bayan accepted and was recruited into both organizations.<ref name="CH21">''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]'' – Chapter Twenty-One</ref>

==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Tomb of the Khan]]''

==References==
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[[Category:Royal guards]]
[[Category:Bodyguards]]