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Genghis Khan (Temüjin)

By TarynCVolpe
  • Temüjin is Born
    May 31, 1162

    Temüjin is Born

    Temüjin is born in the Khentii Mountins by parents Yesuhei Ba'atur and Oulen.
  • Period: May 31, 1162 to Oct 27, 1227

    Genghis Khan's (Temüjin) Life

  • Temüjin Becomes Leader
    Mar 5, 1190

    Temüjin Becomes Leader

    Temujin unites the Mongol tribes and becomes their leader.
  • Period: Mar 5, 1190 to Oct 27, 1227

    Genghis Khan's (Temüjin) Rule

  • Yassa
    May 18, 1190

    Yassa

    Temüjin develops the code of law, Yassa with the help from his step-brother,Shihihutag. This code was the law that the Mongols followed although copies of it were never available.
  • Temüjin Becomes Genghis Khan
    Apr 17, 1206

    Temüjin Becomes Genghis Khan

    Temüjin is renamed, by his followers, Genghis Khan, meaning "universal leader".
  • Xi Xia
    Jun 24, 1210

    Xi Xia

    Genghis Khan conquers the kingdom of Xi Xia.
  • Jin/Jurchen
    Oct 31, 1215

    Jin/Jurchen

    Genghis Khan conquers the kingdom of the Jin/Jurchen.
  • Islamic and Arabic Civilization Destroyed
    Apr 21, 1218

    Islamic and Arabic Civilization Destroyed

    Genghis Khan broke off his attack on China and decided to go west toward central Asia and eastern Europe. His armies then headed into the steppes of Russia and the Muslim lands, including Persia. They destroyed much of Islamic and Arabic civilization.
  • Spliting of the Mongol Empire
    Jan 18, 1224

    Spliting of the Mongol Empire

    Genghis Khan splits his empire into khanates ruled by his four sons Chaghatay (Transoxania and Kara-Khitai), Jochi (western part), Tolui (the traditional Mongol lands), Ogedei (southern Siberia and western Mongolia).
  • Genghis Khan Dies
    Oct 27, 1227

    Genghis Khan Dies

    Genghis Khan dies, most likely from being thrown off his horse during battle.