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Temujin, later Genghis Khan was born near the border between modern Mongolia and Siberia.
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Genghis Khan's father was poisoned to death by an enemy clan.
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At the age of 16 Genghis Khan married Borte.
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Genghis Khan vanquished all rivals including his former best friend Jamuka.
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After a series of raids the Mongols launched a major initiative that brought them to Yinchuan.
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Mongols beseiged the capital of Zhongdu and the Jin ruler agreed to hand over large amounts of silk, silver, gold, and horses.
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Genghis Khan went to war against the Khwarezm Empire. The sultan there had agreed to a trade treaty, but when the first caravan arrived its goods were stolen and its merchants were killed. This was a victory for the Mongols.
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Genghis Khan returned to Mongolia controlling a huge swath of territory.
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Genghis Khan died at the age of 65 due to being thrown off a horse and suffering internal injuries.
