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.
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and asked who it was that had tried to kill him. One man bravely stood up and admitted the attack. Later, Genghis offered that solider a highly respectable position as an officer in his army. The soldier was nicknamed “arrow” after the weapon he had used to try and kill Khan. ...
Genghis Khan, the fearsome Mongol conqueror and visionary leader, forged the largest contiguous empire in history through his military prowess and innovative strategies.
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 ...
Such was the setting in Mongolia whenGenghis Khan(hisgiven namewas Temüüjin) was born, about 1162 (the date favoured by contemporary Mongol scholars). Temüüjin came from a clan that had a tradition of power and rule: he was the great-grandson of Khabul (Qabul) Khan, who had been ...