Jochi Khan, was the eldest son of Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire. He played a significant role in the early expansion of the empire, leading campaigns into Central Asia and other regions. Although he died before his father, his descendants continued to play important roles within the Mongol Empire, including the Golden Horde, one of the successor states of the empire. Jochi's lineage had a lasting impact on Central Asian history and the development of various Turkic states, including the Kazakh khanate.