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Born into Borjigin Clan of the Mongols. He was born with a blood clot in his hand, which was believed to signify future greatness.
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Temujin united various Mongol tribes and was given the name Genghis Khan (Universal Leader). This marks the establishment of the Mongol Empire.
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The Mongols invaded the Khwarezmian Empire ruled by Ala-al-din. They destructed cities and territories, leading to the collapse of the Khwarezmian Empire. This was the destruction of one of the most powerful forces in the Islamic world.
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Genghis launched attacks against the Jin Dynasty. After over two decades of war, the Mongols captured Zhongdu, the capital, and modern day Beijing. This event was a significant expansion of the Mongol territory. It also established Genghis Khan as a formidable military leader.
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Genghis Khan himself didn't participate, but was a result of his earlier campaigns. His grandson Hulagu Khan lead the Mongols in capturing Baghdad. Marked the end of the Islamic golden age and a huge expansion of the Mongol Empire.