Sonin
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Sonin, (?-1667) also known as Soni (Manchu: ; Chinese: 索尼; pinyin: Suǒní), was a senior regent during Chinese Emperor Kangxi's minority in the Qing Dynasty. Sonin belonged to the Plain Yellow Banner.
During the first years of Kangxi's reign, a power struggle ensued among the regents. Sonin was too old to exert his leadership. His son, Songgutu helped the young emperor to get rid of Oboi.
Sonin died in 1667.