Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan was born

Feb 7, 1162

Genghis Khan was born with the name Temujin, near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia. Temujin was a member of the Borjigin tribe.

Temujin & His Mother Are Abandoned By His Father's Tribe

Jan 18, 1171

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.

Temujin kills his half-brother

Mar 14, 1172

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.

Temujin escapes from the Tayichi'ud

Apr 11, 1177

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.

Temujin is named Genghis Khan of the Mongolian Empire

Jul 14, 1206

Temujin is named Genghis Khan, the ruler of the Turko-Mongol people.

Genghis begins his first foreign war

Oct 22, 1209

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.

Genghis Khan begins his final campaign.

May 1, 1226

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.

Genghis Khan orders the destruction of Xi Xia

Oct 22, 1226

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.

Genghis Khan's Death

Aug 18, 1227

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