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Genghis Khan (Temüjin)

By TarynCVolpe
  • May 31, 1162

    Temüjin is Born

    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

  • Mar 5, 1190

    Temüjin Becomes Leader

    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

  • May 18, 1190

    Yassa

    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.
  • Apr 17, 1206

    Temüjin Becomes Genghis Khan

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

    Xi Xia

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

    Jin/Jurchen

    Jin/Jurchen
    Genghis Khan conquers the kingdom of the Jin/Jurchen.
  • Apr 21, 1218

    Islamic and Arabic Civilization Destroyed

    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.
  • Jan 18, 1224

    Spliting of the Mongol Empire

    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).
  • Oct 27, 1227

    Genghis Khan Dies

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