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Genghis Khan was the first leader of the Mongolian empire and he was fundamental for the success of the empire.
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Genghis unites many tribes in Asia and builds a massive empire to rule of parts of Asia.
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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.
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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.
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In 1227 passed away due to previous injuries and his land was divided between his sons.
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Kublai Khan is ruled in to become the new leader of Mongolia. He is the grandson of the great Genghis Khan.
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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.
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In 1271, Kublai Khan founds the Yuan Dynasty. In Chinese, Yuan means beginning.
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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
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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.
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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.
