Genghis Khan

  • Genghis Khan's birth
    1152

    Genghis Khan's birth

    In 1152, Genghis Khan, or Temujin (iron and forger in Mongol) was born.
  • The betrothed of Temujin and Borte
    1161

    The betrothed of Temujin and Borte

    When Temujin reached 9 years old, he and his father visit another tribe and betrothed to a beautiful girl that will be Temujin's beloved wife Borte. On his way back, Temujin's father was poisoned by the Tartar. Temujin's family lived in poverty from here.
  • 1177

    Enslavement

    In 1177, Genghis Khan was captured by another opposite tribe and was turning into a slave
  • Temujin's marriage
    1178

    Temujin's marriage

    In 1168, when Temujin was 16, he officially married Borte. Unlucky for Temujin, the Merkits kidnapped Borte as revenge because his father stole his mother from them. With an alliance from his powerful allies, Genghis Khan was able to save Borte
  • Career
    1178

    Career

    In 1178, Temujin started to unified Mongol by allied himself with powerful leaders, after oversaw the harsh political climate and obtained a vast knowledge of politic from his observation. Coupled with his knowledge of conquering kingdoms and adaptive knowledge "taught" from his mother, Genghis Khan started to set his campaign
  • Khan of Mongol
    1186

    Khan of Mongol

    In 1186, Temujin was granted the title Khan of Mongol tribe.
  • Unified the kingdom
    1206

    Unified the kingdom

    In 1206, Temujin successfully unified Mongol and was named "Genghis Khan" (the ruler of all). Genghis Khan set his campaign for more territories.
  • China at disposal
    1209

    China at disposal

    In 1209, Genghis Khan wisely took over China.
  • The last operation
    1221

    The last operation

    In 1221, Genghis Khan conquered another kingdom in the Middle East and ruled until his death in 1227
  • Death
    1227

    Death

    In 1227, Genghis Khan died, possibly due to his injury he suffered in an accident when he was riding his horse.