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Jan 1, 1206
Genghis Khan (1206-1227)
Genghis Khan was the first leader of the Mongolian empire and he was fundamental for the success of the empire. -
Jan 1, 1206
Genghis Khan becomes the leader of the Mongolian empire.
Genghis unites many tribes in Asia and builds a massive empire to rule of parts of Asia. -
Jan 1, 1209
Genghis Khan leads his army in war
Genghis Khan leads his army against the kingdom of Xi Xia in China. Genghis's army, far more sophisticated and organized than that of Xi Xia, wins easily. -
Jan 1, 1211
Genghis Khan controlling North China
In 1211 A.D, Genghis Khan led his army in Northern China. In three years, they had conquered all of Northern China. Then they turned west and invaded kingdoms that controlled parts of the Silk Road. -
Jan 1, 1227
Genghis Khan Dies
In 1227 passed away due to previous injuries and his land was divided between his sons. -
Jan 1, 1260
Kublai Khan becomes new Mongolian ruler
Kublai Khan is ruled in to become the new leader of Mongolia. He is the grandson of the great Genghis Khan. -
Jan 1, 1264
The Toluid Civil War
When Kublai Khan's older brother died, Kublai was to succeed him. However, his younger brother, Ariq Boke decided to hold a kurultai. Then both brothers claim to be the Great Khan and a civil war breaks out. Kublai wins the war and he is named the Great Khan. The war lasted 4 years. -
Jan 1, 1271
Yuan Dynasty starts
In 1271, Kublai Khan founds the Yuan Dynasty. In Chinese, Yuan means beginning. -
Jan 1, 1279
Kublai Khan rules over China
Kublai Khan wants to control all of China. By the end of 1279 AD he got control of China. He appointed Mongol leaders to top jobs in China -
Jan 1, 1294
Kublai Khan dies
Kublai Khan died from turning to liquor and food for comfort, due to failed invasions for other countries. He chose Zhenjin, his son, as his heir. -
Government of Mongolia
In Mongolian history, the most basic political structure was the clan. A clan was made up of several families and included all relatives. After the rise to power of Genghis Khan in the early 13th century, Mongolian politics were change to rule the vast empire they now controlled. At the top of the system was the Great Khan who held absolute power. This was almost like a dictatorship in the empire.
