Ghenghis Khan

  • Jan 25, 1162

    Birth

    Ghenghis Khan was born in Delüün Boldog. He was born under the name of Temujin.
  • Oct 23, 1171

    Early Life

    When Khan was nine he was moved to a neighboring trible with his father to work there for several years and gain a bride. On their way home from the tribal grounds his father was assassinated.
  • Oct 23, 1178

    Marraige

    At the age of sixteen Genghis found Borje again, and the got married. Shortly after the marriage they had a number of children.
  • Oct 23, 1205

    Unites the Mongols

    He had vanquished all rivals, from every part of the territory and established a nation similar in size to modern Mongolia. He was proclaimed Chinggis Khan, which means 'universal ruler".
  • Oct 24, 1209

    Establishs Empire

    He ruled over 1 million people. He had forbidden the selling and kidnapping of women.Genghis Khan ordered the adoption of a writing system, in this period of time.
  • Period: Oct 24, 1211 to Oct 24, 1214

    Mongols attack

    The outnumbered Mongols ravaged the countryside and sent refugees pouring into the cities. Khan came to an agreement with the Jin ruler for goods, and sacked Zhongdu to the ground.
  • Oct 24, 1219

    Wars

    Genghis Khan went to war against the Khwarezm Empire, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Iran. The Mongols won all wars and it spread terror.
  • Aug 28, 1227

    Genghis' death

    He died on August 18, 1227. In early 1227 a horse threw Genghis Khan to the ground, causing internal injuries.