Genghis khan

Birth of Genghis Khan

Oct 21, 1162

Genghis Khan was said to be born in 1167, but according to the Mongol tradition, he was born in 1162. He was born between modern day Mongolia and Siberia. He wasnt born with the name Genghis Khan, he was born with the name Temujin.

A Written Mongol Language

Oct 21, 1204

In 1204, Genghis assigned a Uyghur retainer to create the written language for the Mongols. He based this language on the Uyghur script. The language now is called Altaic.

Genghis Brings Mongols Together

Aug 20, 1206

In 1206, Genghis Khan brings the Mongols together, in a meeting called the Khuriltai. Bringing them together was important because he had brought together all these tribes that would be loyal to him.

Genghis Khan Gets His Name

Oct 22, 1206

In 1206, Temujin got his nickname Genghis Khan, which means "Universal Ruler". He thanked them for their loyalty for calling him Genghis Khan, he was 42 when he recieved this title,

A Victorious Win

Oct 22, 1210

Genghis Khan's army won against the Tangut "recognition as overlord". His army was victorious, even though they were outnumbered two to one.

War Against Khwarezm Empire

Oct 22, 1219

Genghis Khan went to war with the Khwarezem empire, which contains present day Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran. They murdered some of Genghis Khan's advisors, and the Mongols spreaded their image to spread terror.

Death of Genghis Khan

Aug 18, 1227

Genghis Khan died in 1227, heading back from Mongolia. He was 65 years old when he passed away.