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Jan 1, 1162
Temujin Born
Temujin is born in the Khentii Mountains and was predicted to be a great leader in the future -
Feb 2, 1171
Death of Temujins' father
At the age of nine, Temujins' father is poisoned by the Tartars, leaving Temujin and his family -
Jul 17, 1184
Wife Abducted
Temujins' wife is kidnapped by the Merkits, he calls upon his blood brothers and rescuses her. Shortly after, a son so born; however Temujin is doubtful whether or not this is his son. -
Sep 20, 1190
Mongol United
Temujin unites the Mongol tribes, becomes the leader and creates the laws of Yassa. -
May 18, 1201
Victories (1201-1204)
Temujin takes victory over the Jadarans, Tatars, Keraits and Naimans. -
Mar 9, 1206
New Name
Temujin is given the title Chinggis Khan from his followers in Kurultai, meaning "Universal Leader". -
Apr 11, 1207
Western Xia (1207 - 1210)
Chinggis Khan leads attacks against the Western Xia, which is made up of northwestern Asia and parts of Tibet. Chinggis wins. -
Jan 7, 1211
Jin Dynasty
Chinggis leads his army against the Jin Dynasty ruling over Northern Asia. -
Feb 12, 1215
Khara-Kitan Khanate
Chinggis Khans turns to the west to go to the Khara-Kitan Khanate. -
May 17, 1219
Victory (1219-1222)
Chinggis Khan conquers the Khwarezmid empire. -
Jun 30, 1226
Western Xia
Western Xia creates an alliance to fight Chinggis Khan, the second battle against the Western Xia begins. -
Mar 8, 1227
Death
Chinggis Khan dies after conquering the Tangut people. The cause of his death is uncertain, although stories say that he fell off his horse in battle and got a deadly fever soon after. -
Apr 19, 1229
New Khan
Ogedei is elected as the new Khan -
Apr 21, 1231
Korea
Korea is invaded by the Mongols. -
May 18, 1234
Jin Dynasty
The Mongol conquer Jin Dynasty. -
Period: May 18, 1234 to May 18, 1294
60 years
The Mongols capture various parts of Europe; however, Odegei dies and they retreat from Europe. Odegei is succeded by his son Guyuk........ conquering....... (1260) Kublai Khan declares Buddism as the country's religion.After a few years, Kublai Khan moves the Mongol Capital to Peking, China and creates the Yuan Dynasty.Kublai Khan fails to invade Japan and Java.(1294) Kublai Khan dies and the empire is splits in Khanates.The Golden Horde, Yuan Dynasty, Ilkhan Sultanate and Chaghati Khanate.
