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Throughout the lifespan of the Mongolian emperor it went through various different leaders, each with their own idea of the direction they would take the empire. However each leader also stayed constant in their decision to keep expanding and building upon their empire.
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This event signifies change in the way mongols lived as Chinggis Khan’s rule brought organization, discipline, and unity to their lifestyle.
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Chinggis Khan begins conquering lands such as the Tangut Kingdom in N.W. China. This event shows change because it was the first of the campaigns launched in hopes of expansion.
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The conquest of the Khwarazm Empire shows continuity as the Mongols had been conquesting lands and will continue their expansion campaign.
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This event is marked as continuity because Chinggis Khan was returning to China, which he had attempted to conquer a decade earlier.
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This event exemplifies change because Chinggis Khan’s rule has come to an end and there will be a new Khagan
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This event marks continuity because under the order of Batu, the Mongols continued their agenda for world conquest.
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This event causes change as Batu withdraws the Golden Horde from Europe and returns to Sarai in modern day south Russia.
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This event marks continuity as the Mongols continue to expand and opens up the way for further conquest in the Middle East.
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This event marks change as the Khanate is now under a new rule. Kubilai Khan would proceed to play a key role in chinese history during his rule.
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Golden Horde is defeated. This event shows change as the Mongols lose their hold over Russia.
