Genghis Khan

  • Jan 1, 1162

    Temüjin is born

    It is not really known what day Temüjin was born, but scholars agree that 1162 was the most likely year for his birth to have happened.
  • Jan 1, 1171

    Temujin's father is killed

    The exact date is not fully known, but when Temujin's father, Yesukhei, to meet a girl he would go on to marry, Yesukhei was poisoned by an enemy tribe and died.
  • Jan 1, 1178

    Temujin marries Bortei

    Temujin marries Bortei after he escapes from the captivity of an enemy tribe.
  • Jan 1, 1190

    Jamuka Attacks Camp

    In 1190, Jamuka raided Temujin's camp, cruelly horse-dragging and even boiling alive his captives, which turned many of his followers against him.
  • Jan 1, 1201

    2nd Jamuka Attack

    Jamuka again attacked Temujin in 1201. Despite an arrow in his neck, Temujin defeated and took in Jamuka's remaining soildiers.
  • Period: Dec 8, 1204 to Dec 31, 1204

    Temujin Unites Mongolia

    In 1204, Temujin finishes conquring all the Mongolian tribes and finishes the unification of the Mongols
  • Dec 31, 1219

    Khan Rules Northern China

    By this time, Genghis Khan has taken control of the land from the Afgan border to northern China.
  • Aug 18, 1227

    Genghis Khan's Death

    It is unknown what caused his death. Favored theories include a fever, illness, falling off his horse, and wounds from hunting or battle.