Genghis Khan

Birth

Jun 28, 1162

Genghis Khan was born to the name Temujin near 1162 around the border of Mongolia and Siberia. It is rumored that he was born holding a blood clot in his right hand. His birth was in harsh conditions which are significant because it came to represent his early life. (Genghis Khan history.com)

Fathers Death

Jul 1, 1171

Before he turned 10 his father was killed by an enemy clan with poison, Temujin's clan then kick him along with his family out to not have to feed them. Then Temujin killed his older brother to gain the status of being head of the family. this shows his power hungry and murderous intentions from an early age, which is probably why he was able to take control of more than half of the world. (Genghis Khan history.com)

Captured

Mar 9, 1175

Some time in his childhood Temujin was captured by a river taichi’ut clan. With his collar still attached he crack the skull of a guard with a wooden club and successfully flea. this shows more of his brutality and skill at combat. (The Mongol Conquest P.11)

Borte Ujin

Apr 19, 1178

Borte was Temujin's first wife. with her, he would have four sons and a not counted number of daughters. After he was kidnaped he even went after to save her. This is significant because it is the first of many children he would have, around 16 million people today can be traced back to him. (Khan discovermagazine.com)(Genghis Khan history.com)

Jews Expelled from France

Apr 6, 1182

King Philip II of France expelled all the jews from France around this time. This is significant because it emphasizes the religious conflicts at the time. It also shows how Jews were treated during most of history in Europe. (Philip II of France newworldencyclopedia.org)

Shogunate

Oct 30, 1192

A samurai leader named Minamoto Yoritomo became a military dictator after dominating Japan. he gave himself the title of Shogun after the type of government he made Shogunate or tent government. This is significant because it set up for dictatorships to rule Japan up until the late 1800s. (Shogunate britannica.com)

The Conversion of Hindus into Muslims

Apr 5, 1194

After the Muslim conquering of India, they started to destroy temples and replace them with mosques, forcing Hindus to convert. This is significant for a couple of reasons. First, it made the Islamic religion expand and spread. second, it set up for the British partitioning of India and Pakistan creating tension between the countries. (The Divine Campaigns p.95)(Mughal India ~ The Biggest Holocaust in World History sikhnet.com)

War with Other Clans

Jan 5, 1201

The Tartars were a huge clan of thousands that Temujin had run in in the past with. in order to crush them, he devised new tactics and rules for his clan to follow like only looting after the rade and getting an equal share in the bounty. To stop any further rowdiness from the clan he killed their leader and any man that came above the axle on a cart and had the remaining people assimilate into his clan.

(Yapp P.75)

Fourth Crusade

Apr 12, 1204

Called in by Pope Innocent III, it was about taking the religious city of Jerusalem from the Muslims. The plan fell through due to budgeting issues so instead, they took the city of Constanipole. This was important because it set up a post of other crusades to be carried out. (Cartwright ancient.eu)

Battle with Jamuka

May 10, 1206

In order to complete the unification of the Mongols Temujin needed to defeat the other most powerful Mongol Jamuka. With his new military systems and a large army, Temujin managed to widdle down enemy forces and kill Jamuka making him the ruler of all the Mongols. This is significant because it was his last step to becoming a world power. (Genghis Khan - Khan of All Mongols - Extra History - #4 youtube.com)

Genghis Khan

Jun 17, 1206

Upon the unification of the Mongols Temujin was given the name Genghis Khan or Khan of Khans to signify his power. At this point, he was the leader of Mongols and on his way to becoming a world power. this is significant because it is the start of his conquest to rule the world. (Bawden britannica.com)

Tangut Empire

Dec 5, 1206

The first empire that Genghis Khan conquered after ruling Mongolia was the Tangut. Unlike the Mongols, they had cities with fortified wall to protect them. Genghis Khan still conquered them, it was important because it taught the army how to deal with cites and siege tactics. (Genghis Khan - Beginnings of the Great Mongol Nation - Extra History - #5 youtube.com)

Children's Crusade

May 24, 1212

10,000 German children plus 20,000 French children lead by a boy named Stephen did not like the pope's lake of action in the holy land so they took it upon themselves to capture it. After expecting the sea to part for them like Moses, they were offered free passage on boats. The sailors on those boats then captured them and sold them in the Muslim slave trade. This was significant because it inspired the Church to enact the fifth crusade, (Dickson britannica.com)

Magna Carta

Jun 12, 1215

in the April of 1199 king Richard I died and a month later John took over his position. After he got in trouble with the church he signed the Magna Carta to get out of it. this is significant because it showed that even kings were under the law. (King John englishmonarchs.co.uk)

Khwarazmian Conquered

Oct 2, 1220

The Khwarazmian were the most intelligent people of their time. They were a perfect target for the Mongols that didn't know many crafts themselves. They left one chose to the people either resist and die or join the Mongols. They dominated in the war and took the knowledge of the people to help in their conquest of other nations. This is because it gave the Mongols much more advanced technology to support their warfare. (Genghis Khan - The Final Conquering Years - Extra History - #6 youtube.com)

Death

Aug 18, 1227

Genghis Khan died by an unknown method. this is significant because it means that his sons would have to spit the empire. this divided the empire since his 2 eldest sons were in a fight since the younger son got the title of the next Khan. the Mongols still concerned after his death but the empire would never be as big. (Genghis Khan - The Final Conquering Years - Extra History - #6 youtube.com)