Mongol Empire

  • Dec 4, 1162

    Ghenghis Khan is Born

    Ghenghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire, is born. He was born with the name Temuljin.
  • Dec 4, 1180

    Ghenghis Khan rescues his wife

    Borte, Ghenghis Khan's first wife, was kidnapped by a rival tribe. Ghenghis Khan made the dangerous decision to rescue her. Later she gave birth to Jochi.
  • Dec 4, 1206

    Mongol Empire is established

    Ghenghis Khan gains followers as a warrior and builds an empire
  • Sep 23, 1215

    Kublai Khan is born

    Ghenghis Khan's grandson is born.
  • Aug 18, 1227

    Ghenghis Khan Dies

    His burial place is still unknown.
  • Dec 4, 1229

    Odegai Khan is formerly elected

    Sucessor to Ghenghis Khan, Odegai expanded the empire greatly.
  • Dec 4, 1260

    The Battle of Ain Jalut

    This is the first time that Mongol conquest failed in direct combat
  • Dec 4, 1294

    Kublai Khan dies

    Shortly after his death, the empire started to fail. The empire was split into four seperate empires, each pursuing their own interests.
  • Dec 4, 1295

    The Mongol Empire declines

    Without the discipline of Kublai Khan, the Empire falls apart into seperate groups.
  • Dec 4, 1368

    Mongol Empire falls

    The Yuan Dynasty (a section of the existing Mongol empire) is overthrown by the Ming Dynasty and the Mongol Empire disolves.