Genghis Khan born Temujin, was a nomad from a Mongol tribe and the founder of Mongol Empire, who went on to become one of the world's greatest conquerors.
Facts Also Known AsTemuchin • Jenghiz Khan • Temüjin • Chingis Khan • Jinghis Khan • Ching-gis Khan • Chinggiss Khan Born1162 •near Lake Baikal DiedAugust 18, 1227 (aged 65) Title / Officekhan (1206-1227),Mongol empire ...
The Jurched Dynasty, ruling northern China from Zhongdu (Beijing), noticed the upstart Mongol khan and demanded that he kowtow to its Golden Khan. In reply, Genghis Khan spat on the ground. He then defeated their tributaries, theTangut, and in 1214 he conquered the Jurchens and their 50 ...
Genghis Khan became a national hero, being the Mongolian Empire’s greatest king. He is also seen as a father figure for Mongolia, having greatly advanced their nation. But the Soviets who came to power in the 20th century tried to eradicate Genghis Khan’s name from the history books, bel...
Genghis Khan, the fearsome Mongol conqueror and visionary leader, forged the largest contiguous empire in history through his military prowess and innovative strategies.
conceived while his mother was the captive of a hostile tribe. The election of Ögödei as great khan over the head of his elder brother Chagatai (Jöchi had already died) did not do violence to nomadic tradition; it was quite acceptable in wartime for the dying ruler to nominate as...