Genepil, the Queen consort of Mongolia, resided in Mongolia. A photograph from January 1st, 1923 captures her presence. She held the title of the last queen consort, being married to Bogd Khan, the ruler of the Bogd Khaganate, until his passing on April 17th, 1924, which coincided with the abolition of the monarchy. Tragically, she fell victim to the Stalinist purges and was killed in May, 1938.
Following the demise of Queen Dondogdulam in 1923, Bogd Khan sought a new partner and selected Genepil from a group of young women aged 18 to 20, chosen by the King's advisors. Although Genepil was already married, her marriage held no significance, as it was only in name. Despite Bogd Khan being 53 years old, nearly blind, immobile, and plagued by illness, Genepil was given assurance that she would eventually be allowed to reunite with her first husband.
She spent a year living with Bogd Khan until his death on April 17, 1924, when the monarchy was abolished. Subsequently, she departed from the Mongolian court and returned to her family. It remains unclear whether she reconciled with her first husband or remarried.
In 1937, due to her association with the old regime, Genepil and her family were arrested. Tragically, she met her demise in May, 1938, when she was executed as part of the systematic destruction of Mongolian culture during the Stalinist era. This period witnessed the widespread killing of numerous individuals, including shamans and Buddhist lamas.