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A supernova is observed by the Chinese, the Arabs and possibly Amerindians near the star Tauri. For several months it remains bright enough to be seen during the day. Its remnants form the Crab Nebula.
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Execution, believed wrongful, of noted Song Dynasty General Yue Fei.
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In 1206, a powerful leader, or kahn, united them. His name was Temujin. When he became leader, though, he was given a new title: "Universal Ruler" or Genghis Khan.
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Genghis knan and his army killed all of the men, women, and children in countless cities and villages. Within 20 years, he ruled a large part of Asia. Then he turned his attention to China. He first led his armies in northern china in 1211. They foughttheir way south, wrecking whole towns and ruining farmland.
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Genghis Khan died in the year of 1227, all of northern China was under Mongol control. They did not end with Genghis Khans death, though. His sons and grandson's continued to raid lands all over Asia and Eastern Europe.
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In 1260 Genghis Khan's grandson Kublai Khan became ruler of the Mongol Empire.
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In China, the war elephant corps of the Southern Han are soundly defeated at Shao by crossbow fire from Song Dynasty troops.
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