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Genghis Khan was born with the name Temujin, near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia. Temujin was a member of the Borjigin tribe.
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After his father is poisoned, Temujin goes to take over his father's role as chieftain of their tribe, but the tribe refuses to be ruled by a young boy and they casted out Temujin, his mother, and his three brothers, forcing them to live in poverty.
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Temujin kills his half-brother, Behter, because he liked to take whatever Temujin killed or caught. This is the beginning of his reputation as a great warrior.
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The Tayichi'ud were his father's former allies, which he was captured and salved by them. He escapes with the help of two guards who later become tqo of his generals.
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Temujin is named Genghis Khan, the ruler of the Turko-Mongol people.
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In his first war outside of Mongolia, Genghis leads his army against the kingdom of Xi Xia in China. Genghis's army easily wins easily and Xi Xia becomes a vassal of Mongolia.
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Genghis leads his army to Xi Xia. His army diverts a canal and water threatens to flood the city of Ningxia, forcing the troops to surrender.
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He orders his army to remove any trace of Xi Xia. The troops destroy entire towns and villages. Residents are either killed or taken as slaves.
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In early 1227 a horse threw Genghis Khan to the ground, causing internal injuries. He pressed on with the campaign, but his health never recovered. He died on August 18, 1227
